HILTON HEAD, S.C.-The Chowan Men's Tennis team began play at the 2019 Spring TennisFest on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawks fell short 2-5 to Illinois, Springfield to post a 1-6 overall record on the season. 

THE BASICS
FINAL | Chowan 2, Illinois, Springfield 5

RECORDS | Chowan 1-6, Indiana (Pa.) 8-2

LOCATION | Hilton Head, S.C.

ON THE SCORECARD 
In Doubles:
The Hawks secured the No.1 doubles match 6-4 with Mariano Yeh and Edmond Aynedjian.

At the No.2 doubles position, Illinois, Springfield beat Adi Kaliakperov and Louis Proulx 6-2 before grabbing the third doubles match by a forfeit form Chowan.

In Singles:
Mariano Yeh dropped the No.1 singles match 6-1, 6-4 for the Blue and White.

Recovering at the No.2 singles match was Edmond Aynedjian who beat his opponent 7-5, 7-5 (3-1), before senior, Adi Kaliakperov picked up the third singles position 10-8, 6-3 for the Hawks. 

Illinois, Springfield won the No.4 singles 6-0, 7-5 over Louis Proulx before, Rafael D'Atri was unable to grab the No.5 singles 6-1, 6-0 for the Hawks. 

UP NEXT
The Hawks will face Fairmont State in their second match of the Spring TennisFest on Wednesday, March 13. Match is slated for 1:30pm