FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Tennis returned to action Wednesday, where the Lions dropped a contested battle, 5-2, to Emporia State at the Hangout.
Eduardo Bribiesca and Birk Arwedahl earned at 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles, but the Hornets won at Nos. 2 & 3 to take the point.
Arwedahl then earned a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 2 singles for the Lions' first point with Kivanc Bedir also winning at No. 6, 6-4, 6-2.
Simeon Latinchev went the distance at No. 3, dropping a 6-7, 6-4, 5-7 decision.
UAFS next visits Texas Wesleyan at noon on Friday.