The Rollins men's tennis team suffered a defeat against fourth-ranked St. Leo, marking only their second loss of the season. The match began with St. Leo securing the doubles point, winning on courts one and two. Rollins managed to rally with a win at court three but couldn't maintain the momentum as the Lions quickly regained control, winning key singles matches to clinch the overall victory. Despite the loss, freshman Lawson Prather showcased resilience, winning his singles match after dropping the first set. The Tars, now 12-2, look to bounce back against ranked opponents in the coming week.

By the Numbers
  • Rollins' season record now stands at 12 wins and 2 losses.
  • Lawson Prather remains undefeated in his last six doubles matches.
State of Play
  • Rollins lost the doubles point early, impacting their momentum.
  • Key players struggled in singles, with multiple matches going in straight sets against them.
What's Next

Rollins will host the University of North Georgia for College Tennis Weekend and then travel to face sixth-ranked Embry Riddle the following week. This upcoming stretch presents a critical opportunity for the Tars to recover from their recent loss.

Bottom Line

Despite the setback against St. Leo, the Tars have the chance to regroup and strengthen their season with upcoming matches, emphasizing the need to build on their recent successes.