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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford men’s tennis team was defeated by Chattanooga 5-2 Saturday afternoon at the Reeves Tennis Center.  The Terriers fall to 3-10 on the year and 1-5 in the Southern Conference, while the Mocs improve to 8-7 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
 
In doubles action, Chattanooga jumped in front early with an 8-1 win by John Peacey and Chris Smith over Wofford’s Tom Wood and David Sklar at the No. 2 position.  The Mocs clinched the doubles point after Manuel Barroetavena and Jackson Tresnan topped Walker Heffron and Graham Duncan (8-6) in the No. 3 spot.  The Terriers won the No. 1 match-up with Rob Galloway and Jackson Keith fighting past Ankit Chopra and Roberto Vieira (8-6).
 
On the singles side, after two quick straight set wins Chattanooga pushed their lead to 3-0.  First, Tresnan defeated Duncan (6-0, 6-1) at No. 4.  Then, Peacey beat Thompson (6-1, 6-0) in the No. 6 spot.  Wofford fought their way back into the match with two straight set wins of their own.  At No. 1, Galloway overpowered Vieira (6-3, 6-4), and Wood outlasted Saunders (7-5, 6-4) at the No. 5 to bring the Terriers within one. 
 
However, the comeback fell short as the Mocs claimed the final two matches to secure the 5-2 win.  First, Chopra bested Keith in three sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-3) in the No. 3 spot.  Then, Barroetavena survived against Superstein (6-3, 3-6, 6-2) at the No. 2 positioin.
 
The Terriers will return to the court on Saturday, April 6, when they host the Bulldogs of Samford.  The match is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Reeves Tennis Center.