Howard Falls to Georgetown in Non-Conference Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Howard dropped a 7-0 non-conference men's tennis decision to Georgetown on Tuesday at the McDonough Outdoor Tennis Complex.
The Bison got out to a good start in doubles action as Omar Haloui and Devard Wharton defeated Bryan Miller/Andrew Bruhn, 8-6 at the No. 1 spot. But the Hoyas swept the final two doubles contests for the point.
Singles action saw Howard fall in each decision. Haloui was downed by Anthony Tan, 6-4, 6-3 at No. 1 and Wharton dropped a No. 2 matchup, 6-2, 6-4 to David Tillem.
George Diggs fell at No. 3 singles, 6-4, 6-4 while Eric Chavous, Tonique Merrell and Brandon Burns each dropped their singles contests.
Howard faces another crosstown rival, George Washington University, on Friday, April 9. First serve is slated for 10AM at Mount Vernon Tennis Courts.