ATHENS, Ga. – University of South Alabama senior Tuki Jacobs (Windhoek, Namibia fell to No. 9-16 seed Will Bushamuka of Kentucky in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Singles Championships hosted by Georgia on Wednesday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex.
Jacobs, ranked No. 77 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, fell 7-6 (5), 7-6 (7) to No. 17 Bushamuka.
"Tuki played a great match," said USA head coach Nick Brochu. "Bushamuka is one of the hardest hitters in college. Tuki stayed in the fight and made sure to answer with his big forehand when he had a chance.