MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Charlotte Men's Tennis bounced back quickly in its title defense to down Temple 4-1 on Thursday at the Leftwich Tennis Center in the American Athletic Conference Championship.
It's the second consecutive year the 49ers have beaten the Owls in the tournament's first round.
Ivan Dreycopp clinched the win, 6-2, 6-2, from the No. 3 slot after taking the same spot in doubles, 6-1, with partner Lance Cochran. The two couldn't overcome Temple's tandem wins at No. 1 and 2 to grab the opening point.
Frederic Schlossmann was Charlotte's first winner, 6-2, 6-2, from the No.