PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Lewis & Clark Pioneers opened the season with a 7-0 defeat at the Portland State Vikings on Sunday at Tualatin Hills Babette Horenstein Tennis Center.
Kristian Peev took the most games from his opponent in a 6-2, 6-3 defeat to Nikola Dimitrijevic in the second position. Riley Vickers went 6-3, 6-0 in a loss to Nils Plutat at No. 3.
Miles Stone and Daniel Lane, in the first collegiate competition of their careers, had the best showing for the Pios in doubles. The pair lost 6-4 to Bryan Husin and Dimitrijevic.
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Key Moments
In No. 1 singles, Ramez Attia made his season debut in a 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Tommy Edwards. Attia and Shane Lynette paired for the top doubles spot, losing 6-3 to Matteo Fortini and Edwards.
Stone picked up two games in sixth position against Sam Roberts, ultimately losing 6-1, 6-1.
Deeper Look
- Lynette lost 6-0, 6-1 in No. 4 position against Tommy Hsu
- Peev and Vickers were taken down 6-2 in the No. 2 doubles match
- Lane fell 6-0, 6-0 to Bryan Husin in No. 5 singles
Looking Ahead
Lewis & Clark (0-1) is scheduled to open Northwest Conference competition at Puget Sound on Mar. 6.
