ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Hampton men's tennis team opened Big South Conference action on Friday dropping a 6-1 decision at Winthrop.

Davy Van Geerke scored the lone point for the Pirates with a 7-5, 7-6 win at line three singles over Lluis Miralles.  Basil Post dropped a third-set tie-breaker at line five singles losing 6-1, 6-7, 1-0 (10-6) to James Hartson.

In doubles, Van Geerke and Fernando Fernandes won at line two 6-4, but the Eagles took the other two spots for the team point.

Hampton now visits Gardner-Webb for the back half of its Big South road opening weekend on Saturday.

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.