TIGERVILLE, S.C. --- Tusculum University won four straight singles matches to claim a 5-2 victory over North Greenville University in non-conference men's tennis action Monday afternoon.

The Pioneers (1-0) gave head coach Matt Frost his first career victory by erasing a 1-0 deficit after doubles play. The Pioneers won four of their five singles matches in straight sets over the Crusaders (1-3).

North Greenville won two of the three doubles sets to gain the team point, with Tusculum's lone win coming at flight one where Frank Bonacia and Nemanja Subanovic defeated Alex Kostka and Lucas Cardoso by a 6-2 score.

In singles, Kenta Kondou brought the Pioneers level as he beat David Velasco 6-0, 6-2 at flight three. Bonacia gave Tusculum a 2-1 lead as he downed Kostka 6-2, 6-3 at flight one and Nathan Matsuguma earned a 6-3, 6-3 win over Kyle Praschan at flight five. Subanovic delivered the clinching point with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Tuur Vos at flight two, and Robin Eldin closed out the match by defeating Cardoso 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 at flight four.

Monday's match against North Greenville was the Pioneers' lone dual match of the fall. Tusculum will resume its season schedule in February.