Phil Yerby

Shepherd Nips Hood in Men's Tennis, 5-4

FREDERICK, Md.--Jordan Hunter rallied to capture the fifth singles match in three sets to clinch a 5-4 victory for visiting Shepherd University over the Hood College men's tennis team (3-13) Friday afternoon at the Baker Park Tennis Courts.

Carter Reitman and Mike Hardman downed their opponents in straight sets at second and third singles, respectively. Reitman improved to a team-best 9-6 in singles play while Hardman upped his record to 6-8.

Phil Yerby was credited with a sixth singles win via forfeit. David Blowe and Garrett Loomer knocked off Hunter and Liam McDonald at third doubles, 8-3, for Hood's lone doubles point.

In the decisive singles match at the No. 5 spot, Kenny Smith captured the first set 6-2, but Hunter rallied to upend Smith 7-5 in the second set and hung on to win 6-2 in the third to lift the Rams to victory.

Hood closes out its home schedule Tuesday hosting Capital Athletic Conference rival St. Mary's College (Md.) at 3:30 p.m. Hood will honor senior Garrett Loomer before the match.