MOBILE, Ala. – Facing a 3-1 deficit, South Alabama Men's Tennis fought back to force a few third sets, but could not complete the comeback as Jacksonville State held on to win 4-2 Saturday afternoon.
 
The loss dropped the Jaguars to 2-5 overall for the season.
 
After dropping the doubles point, the Jags got a few better performances in singles play. Javier Montoya put together a strong performance at the No. 1 position, defeating his Gamecock opponent 6-2, 6-4 to get South on the board. He was followed by Harold van Raemdonck who continued his undefeated streak on the season with a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Raemdonck moved to 6-0 in singles play with the win.
 
South had chances for two more victories on courts two and three that went to third sets, but Jacksonville State clinched on court three to get to four team points for the win.
 
The Jags will now enjoy a week off before traveling to its next competition at Middle Tennessee on Friday, Feb. 21.
 
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