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Benedict Men's Tennis Goes 6-0 At Roundup, Remains Unbeaten In Conference Play

Shane Latchman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Benedict College men's tennis team went 6-0 at the second SIAC Tennis Roundup to remain unbeaten in conference action.

The Tigers defeated Morehosue, 5-0; LeMoyne-Owen, 6-0; Fort Valley State, 6-0; Spring Hill, 6-2, Tuskegee, 6-1; and Stillman, 7-2.

The Tigers improve to 12-6 overall and 10-0 in the SIAC.

Benedict's No. 1 singles player, Tukudzwa Muswere, improved to 7-0 in conference play and 11-5 overall. At  the No. 3 position,  senior Shane Latchman improved to 9-0 in conference play and 11-4 overall. At No. 2 singles, Zibusiso Ndimane moved to 6-1 against conference opponents, and now has a 8-2 record in doubles with partner Latchman. Justin Payton and Muswere  now have an 8-1 conference and 11-6 overall doubles record. Payton also has a 4-1 singles conference record. Juan Hernandez and Malek Selmen are now 9-1 at No. 3 doubles in conference play.

The Tigers will wrap up the regular season against Shaw University on Tuesday, which will be Senior Day. The Tigers will recognize their one senior, Latchman.
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Players Mentioned

Shane Latchman

Shane Latchman

5' 10"
Senior
Justin  Payton

Justin Payton

6' 1"
Junior
Juan Hernandez

Juan Hernandez

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Shane Latchman

Shane Latchman

5' 10"
Senior
Justin  Payton

Justin Payton

6' 1"
Junior
Juan Hernandez

Juan Hernandez

Freshman