JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Newberry College men's tennis team won its third consecutive match, 6-3, over Carson-Newman College in South Atlantic Conference action here Friday.

The Indians (4-6 overall, 2-1 SAC) followed the lead of freshman Maxim Sukharev. The Lithuanian notched a second straight win at No. 1 singles over Michael Swanson, 6-3, 6-1, and paired up with Felipe Sobrinho for a third consecutive win at No. 2 doubles, 8-3, over Swanson and Jack Harvie.

Scott Gates (Atlanta, Ga.) also recorded two victories for Newberry on the day, as he defeated John Borthick in No. 6 singles, 7-5, 6-2, and teamed with Mikael Jurkovic for an 8-6 win over Borthick and Preston Sneed in No. 3 doubles.

The Indians will look to extend their winning streak on Saturday, as they take on No. 39 Tusculum College at 11 a.m. in Greeneville, Tenn.

Singles competition
1. Maxim Sukharev (NEW) def. Michael Swanson (C-N) 6-3, 6-1
2. Daryl Van Vuuren (NEW) def. Giuseppe Schwartz (C-N) 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
3. Matt Stanley (C-N) def. Jeremy Smith (NEW) 6-4, 6-1
4. Preston Sneed (C-N) def. Felipe Sobrinho (NEW) 6-4, 7-5
5. Lucas Mattos (NEW) def. Jack Harvie (C-N) 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
6. Scott Gates (NEW) def. John Borthick (C-N) 7-5, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Giuseppe Schwartz/Matt Stanley (C-N) def. Daryl Van Vuuren/Jeremy Smith (NEW) 8-5
2. Felipe Sobrinho/Maxim Sukharev (NEW) def. Jack Harvie/Michael Swanson (C-N) 8-3
3. Scott Gates/Mikael Jurkovic (NEW) def. Preston Sneed/John Borthick (C-N) 8-6