Hokie ClubCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Virginia Tech men’s tennis fell to No. 41 Miami, 4-0, Friday afternoon.
Despite a strong start by Court No. 3 doubles pair Drew Fishback and Frank Thompson who garnered a 6-3 win, the Hokies dropped the doubles point to open the match.
Looking to battle back, sophomore Blake Hilsen took a lead in his match with a first-set win on Court No. 5. Miami sequentially took three-straight singles courts to complete their victory.
Eyal Shumilov worked a close match, heading into the third set at a score of 5-7, 6-4 when the match was clinched. Thompson also had a second-set advantage (6-7 (3-7), 5-1) at the match's completion.
UP NEXT: The Hokies continue their weekend in Florida with a match-up against No. 50 Florida State on Sunday at noon.