April 12, 2009

Morgan State Edges Howard in Conference Finale

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By Eden Godbee
Special to howard-bison.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bison men's tennis team concluded their MEAC schedule with a loss to beltway rival Morgan State. The Bears left the nation's capital with a 4-3 win.

Senior Michael Gee defeated Juan Ortiz at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-3 while Christopher Brown came from behind to win at No. 2 singles, 5-7, 6-3 and 6-1.

Freshman Omar Haloui made easy work of Dmitry Chekhaltyy, 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. MSU's Mauricio Ortiz defeated Chad Jones, 7-6, 6-2 at No. 4 and Tonique Merrell lost to Benjamin Aaron, 7-5, 6-2 at No. 5.

Brown and Merrill were edged 5-4 at No. 1 doubles, 5-4 and Haloui/Jones fell 8-4 loss at No. 2 doubles.

Howard dropped No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles due to a shortage of players.

HU hosts Richmond in its final home contest on Monday.