JACKSON- The Millsaps Majors men's tennis split a pair of Saturday matches, falling to Huntingdon in the opener and defeating Tougaloo in the nightcap. 

The Majors came out with a big win at number two doubles against the Hawks as Sean Solomonoff / Misa Pjevac won 9-7. Huntingdon picked up wins on courts one and three to lead 2-1 heading into the six single matches. 

Emerson Brundick picked up his first win as a Major winning two tough sets at number two singles. Brundick grinded out a 6-4 first set only to be sent to a tiebreak in the second. The junior closed out the tie breaker 8-6 to earn the win. 

The man of the match was Misa Pjevac, who was the only Major to go 4-0 today. He took care of business on court four, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. The match of the afternoon went to Sean Solomonoff and Sebastian Riveros. After splitting the first two sets, Solomonoff came up on the short end of a 12-10 marathon third set. The Hawks would win four of the six singles matches to win the overall match 6-3. 

Full Huntingdon/Millsaps Box

In the nightcap, the Majors took control of the match versus Tougaloo from the start. The Majors took the first two matches at number one and number two doubles, winning 8-1 and 8-2, respectfully. Tougaloo would win a tough match on doubles court three 9-7 to send the Majors into the singles up 2-1. 

The Majors would sweep the singles matches, highlighted by the first collegiate win for Taylor Thomas. Thomas won 6-2, 6-2 on court six for his first win as a Major. 

Full Tougaloo Box

The split sends the Majors to 1-2 on the season. They will stay at home next Saturday when the Centenary (La) Gentlemen come into town. First serve is set for 11:30 next Saturday morning.