NORFOLK, Va. – The Hampton University men's tennis team would fall short to Norfolk State 6-1 at the Battle of the Bay on Thursday.
 
In doubles, Hampton (1-11) would win just one of the matches. Matthew Foster-Estwick and Davy Van Geerke would win at line one 6-3. Norfolk would win at lines two and three 6-3, 6-1 to take the doubles point.
 
Norfolk would sweep Hampton by winning three three-set matches in singles to help seal their win. Luke Thompson would give Hampton their only win at line four by winning a third set tiebreaker to take a 2-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-5) victory.
 
Hampton returns to action on Saturday facing Radford at 12pm in Radford, Virginia before hosting Coppin State on Sunday.
 
For more information on Hampton University men's tennis, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.