Alva Review-Courier -

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Harding men's tennis team posted its first victory over a regionally ranked Tuesday with a 5-1 win over Emporia State, the 10th-ranked team in the Central Region. The match occurred at the Cooper Tennis Center.

Harding, ranked seventh in the region, won two of the three doubles matches. Carlos Crisostomo and A.J. Barrington teamed to win 9-7 at No. 1. It was the first dual match victory for the duo. Adria Abella and Alejandro Sendra played together for only the second time at No. 3 doubles and won 8-4.

Harding collected three straight-sets wins in singles to clinch the m...