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Transylvania University downed the Majors 6-1, leaving Majors at 3-2 for the season. Transylvania, a perennial conference champion in the NAIA proved too strong for the Majors.
Turley and Shoptaugh lost for the first time this season 8-4 to seniors Jody Mitchell and Matt Clayton. Clayton and Mitchell have been partners all the way through juniors and played flawlessly against Turley and Shoptaugh. Wes Hill and Trevor Harris had a close match as well, but fell at number three to Tim Atkinson and Kyle Herrer.
Chris Rolen had to be retired 1-6 due to the heat, but playing well. Travis Scharr lost at number four to Josh Niehaus 6-2,6-1. Trevor Harris fooled all, including Transylvania’s coach losing at number six, as he controlled his match but lost.
Wes Hill redeemed his performance against Lake Forest with a strong outing against Matt Clayton, but lost 7-5, 6-3. Russell Turley ran into a hot hitting Jody Mitchell fresh coming off of wins against Rhodes and Sewanee and lost 6-3,6-3.
Tim Shoptaugh was the bright spot for the Mahors as he won at #2 6-3,7-6(5) over Parker Gregory.
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