LaGrange, Ga. – LaGrange (0-1, 0-0 CCS) Men's Tennis gets beat by Birmingham-Southern (1-0) 9-0 in the season opener (Feb. 10).
In today's season opener, sophomore Michael Strydom played in two incredibly competitive matches but dropped both to Sam Tolbert 6-4 and 2-6. Sophomore Nic Bodin and sophomore Kyle Moore were edged on 6-1 and 6-0 in their first singles of the season. Freshman Jordan Grisigen and freshman Conner Golden both lost their opening matches as Panthers 0-6. Freshman Samuel Whitt fell 6-1 in both matches to Tom Smith. Jordan Grisigen and Michael Strydom found the most success in today's doubles for the young Panther squad. The two lost a competitive match 8-3 to sophomore Ryan King and senior Tom Smith. Samuel Whitt and Nic Bodin dropped their opening doubles match 8-2 to junior Sam Tolbert and junior Tanner DeBardelaben. Kyle Moore and Samuel Whitt were edged out 8-1 to senior Eli Ingleson and senior Reed Martinson.

Birmingham-Southern 9, LaGrange College 0
Doubles 
Ryan King/Tom Smith (BSC) def. Jordan Grisigen/Michael Strydom (LC) 8-3.
Sam Tolbert/Tanner DeBardelaben (BSC) def. Samuel Whitt/Nic Bodin (LC) 8-2.
Eli Ingleson/ Reed Martinson (BSC) def.
Kyle Moore/Samuel Whitt (LC) 8-1.

Singles
Sam Tolbert (BSC) def. Michael Strydom (LC) 6-4, 6-4.
Tanner DeBardelaben (BSC) def. Nic Bodin (LC) 1-6, 0-6.
Ryan King (BSC) def. Kyle Moore (LC) 0-6, 1-6.
Eli Ingleson (BSC) def. Jordan Grisigen (LC) 0-6, 0-6.
Reed Martinson (BSC) def. Conner Golden (LC) 0-6, 0-6.

Next up

The Panthers head to Coastal Alabama Monroeville CC for the first away match of the season (Feb. 10).