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Men's tennis upsets No. 46 LSU in Tiger fight

Baton Rouge, La. – Earning its biggest win of the season so far, the Memphis men's tennis team put up a strong singles performance to best No. 46 LSU on the road Wednesday evening. The Tigers upended the SEC foe 4-1 in Baton Rouge, La.

David Stevenson and Jan Pallares got the match going with a quick 6-0 blitz to start doubles on Court 1. LSU responded in kind with two finishes on the other doubles courts to take the first point of the match.

Regrouping for singles, the visiting Tigers pounced on early opportunities, winning four of the six first sets.