Oct. 28, 2005
Tempe, Ariz. - Auburn doubles team defeated a Northern Arizona University team early Friday at the Thunderbird Invitational held at the Whiteman Tennis Center.
Senior Nick Lane and freshman Terence Nugent defeated Brian Grooms and Trent Hayward 8-3 in the first round of doubles play. The pair will continue play Saturday at 10 a.m. They will face New Mexico State's Stjepan Beg and Brice Magnanou.
Both Lane and Nugent also competed in singles action. Lane defeated his first opponent T.J. Bellama of Arizona State 6-1, 6-3. Following, he faced Rohan Gajjar of Arkansas, ranked nationally at No. 31. Gajjar defeated Lane 6-3, 6-4. Lane will compete tomorrow in the consolation draw.
Nugent was defeated in the first round of singles by Ryan McBride of Arizona 6-1, 6-4. Nugent then won 7-6, 6-3 in the back draw. He will continue singles play on Saturday.
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