Feb. 29, 2008

ABILENE, Texas - Hardin-Simmons' men's tennis team dropped its first dual of the season, falling 6-3 to Division II Metro State, Friday morning at the Streich Tennis Center.

Andy Cariens gave the Cowboys a win at No. 4 singles with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-1, 10-6. Justin Lockaby won at No. 5 singles, 7-5, 6-1 and Lockaby and Cairens teamed to win 8-3 at No. 2 doubles.

HSU will return to action on Saturday when they play at Trinity and open conference play at Texas Lutheran.

Metro State 6, Hardin-Simmons 3 Singles Sascha Ruckelshausen (Metro) def. Ryan Waters, 6-1,2-6,10-7 Brandon Lupo (Metro State) def. Wade Morgan, 6-2,6-2 Angelo Faustino (Metro State) def. Daniel Moore, 6-2,7-5 Andy Cariens (HSU) def. Riley Meyer, 3-6,6-1,10-6 Justin Lockaby (HSU) def. Sean Carlton, 7-5,6-1 Blake Howard (Metro State) def. Trey Chavez, 6-4,6-1

Doubles Riley Meyer/Sascha Ruckelshausen (Metro State) def. Wade Morgan/Ryan Waters, 8-3 Justin Lockaby/Andy Cariens (HSU) def, Sean Carlton/Angel Faustino, 8-3 Blake Howard/Ryan Campbell (Metro State) def. Trey Chavez/Todd Henington, 9-8