GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The 43rd ranked Tusculum College men's tennis team were 6-3 winners over Carson-Newman University on Wednesday at the Nichols Tennis Complex.

Tusculum (13-1, 6-1 South Atlantic Conference) was led by Lukas Winkelmann who won his 46th-straight regular-season singles match by besting Joao Pedro Oliveria (6-2, 6-1) in the top flight. Jonas Winkelmann picked up a win in the third position by defeating Stefano Daza 6-1, 6-2.

Leon Seiz earned a crucial point for TC with a win over Austin Mackay (6-2, 6-3) in the fourth flight.

Tashique Kader only dropped two games in his win over Kevin Mendes (6-1, 6-1) in the fifth position.

The Pioneers jumped out to a 2-1 lead over Carson-Newman (3-8, 2-6) after doubles play. Lukas and Jonas Winkelmann teamed together and stayed undefeated this season with an 8-3 win over Daza and Garret Duron in the top spot. Kader and Seiz were also winners for TC by defeating Oliveria and Mackay (8-5) in the third flight.

The Pioneers will return to the courts for the final SAC home event of the season on Thursday when they play host to Lincoln Memorial University beginning at 2 p.m. Prior to the match, TC will honor Lukas Winkelmann and Joseph Elphingstone in its annual senior day ceremony.

1. Lukas Winkelmann (TC) def. Joao Pedro Oliveria (C-N) 6-2, 6-1

2. Juan Sebastian Perez (C-N) def. Nicolas Planchard (TC) 6-0, 4-6, 6-4

3. Jonas Winkelmann (TC) def. Stefano Daza (C-N) 6-1, 6-2

4. Leon Seiz (TC) def. Austin Mackay (C-N) 6-2, 6-3

5. Tashique Kader (TC) def. Kevin Mendes (C-N) 6-1, 6-1

6. Garret Duron (C-N) def. Toby de Klerk (TC) 6-2, 6-2

1. Lukas Winkelmann/Jonas Winkelmann (TC) def. Stefano Daza/Garret Duron (C-N) 8-3

2. Juan Sebastian Perez/Kevin Mendes (C-N) def. David Siegle/Joseph Elphingstone (TC) 8-4

3. Tashique Kader/Leon Seiz (TC) def. Joao Pedro Oliveria/Austin Mackay (C-N) 8-5

Carson-Newman 3-8, 2-6

Tusculum 13-1, 6-1; National ranking #43