MARSHALL, Texas - Starting off the American Southwest Conference East Division season on a cold day at Veterans Memorial Tennis Complex, the East Texas Baptist University men's tennis team was defeated by the University of Texas Dallas, 8-1. ETBU is now 2-3 overall and 0-1 in the East Division.
John Herr came away with the lone victory at number two doubles over Haydn Steffes, 6-1, 6-8, 11-9.
Tyler Howard had a close match at number three singles falling 6-4, 6-2.
ETBU will next be in action on Friday, Feb. 28th, when they host Howard Payne University at 4:00 p.m.