The Young Harris College men's tennis team achieved a split over the weekend, culminating in a 6-1 victory over Lees-McRae that clinched a share of the Conference Carolinas Southwest Division title. After losing 6-1 to Belmont Abbey on Friday, the Mountain Lions improved their overall record to 10-10 and conference record to 7-3. Notably, Noah Pawirodirjo was the only winner against Belmont, while a strong showing in singles play carried them against Lees-McRae.

By the Numbers
  • Young Harris is now 10-10 overall and 7-3 in conference play.
  • Pawirodirjo's win against Belmont Abbey was the team's only point from singles play.
  • The Mountain Lions won five of six singles matches against Lees-McRae.
State of Play
  • Young Harris remains competitive in the Conference Carolinas standings, sharing the division title.
  • The team is gearing up for the Conference Carolinas Tournament.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will await their seeding for the upcoming Conference Carolinas Tournament, where they aim to build on their recent success and solidify their playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

Young Harris showcased resilience by bouncing back from a loss, highlighting both individual talents and teamwork, setting the stage for a promising tournament run.