JACKSON, Miss. - The Delta State University men's tennis team grabbed two points in singles, but ultimately fell to Jackson State 4-2, on Monday afternoon.

The Tigers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after claiming victories on the second and third court.

The momentum continued for JSU in the singles competition as Alawi Andrey defeated Hicham Azzaoui 6-3, 6-4 in the first spot. Jeoffrey Noblecourt claimed a point for the Statesmen in the second spot as well as Joao Yamacita defeated F. Mendeita Ruiz 6-4, 6-2 on the fourth court. The Tigers grabbed the last two wins in the fifth and sixth spot to claim the overall victory, 4-2.

DOUBLES COMPETITION
1. Ryan Swanier/Fritz Jacobs (JSU) vs. Timo Schmitz/Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU) 3-4, unfinished
2. F. Mendeita Ruiz/Alawi Andrey (JSU) def. Hicham Azzaoui/Jeoffrey Noblecourt (DSU) 6-1
3. Vishu Prasad/Stylianos Gkontsaris (JSU) def. Joao Yamacita/Mason Vice (DSU) 6-4

SINGLES COMPETITION
1. Alawi Andrey (JSU) def. Hicham Azzaoui (DSU) 6-3, 6-4
2. Jeoffrey Noblecourt (DSU) def. Ryan Swanier (JSU) 6-0, 6-4
3. Fritz Jacobs (JSU) vs. Mason Vice (DSU) 6-4, 2-3, unfinished
4. Joao Yamacita (DSU) def. F. Mendeita Ruiz (JSU) 6-4, 6-2
5. Stylianos Gkontsaris (JSU) def. Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU) 6-3, 6-1
6. Vishu Prasad (JSU) def. Julian Massa (DSU) 6-0, 6-0

Match Notes:
Delta State University 5-11
Jackson State University 7-19