JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State men's tennis team hosted Jacksonville State University at the JSU Tennis Center Saturday afternoon. The Tigers fell to the Gamecocks 6-1 in their home season opener.
 
How It Happened

• Raul Centeno and Francisco Vargas were successful in doubles as they topped Lucius Soller and Vanja Dobrnja 6-4 to open the day
• Carlos Castillo and Richy Gamo defeated Xavier Sarda Marti and Vicente Arbelaez, 6-4 to claim the doubles point for Jackson State
• Jaz State's Xavier Sarda Marti defeated Francisco Vargas in singles, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
• Raul Centeno fell to Alin Fatu, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0
• Jesus Gonzales dropped his singles matchup to Vicente Arbelaez , 5-7, 2-6
• Alejandro Pinilla also fell to Lucius Soller, 3-6, 3-6
• Richy Gamo won one set, but couldn't finish as Vanja Dobrnjac defeated Gamo, 7-1, 6-7, 6-2
• Carlos Castillo wrapped up the Tigers' singles matches with a loss to Logan Haga, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4

 
Up Next
The Tigers will return to the JSU Tennis Center to host Saint Louis University Sunday (Jan. 29). First serve is set for 10 a.m.
 
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