Montgomery, Ala.—The Jacksonville State men’s tennis team opened the 2005 campaign with a win over Alabama State Thursday afternoon. The Gamecocks defeated ASU in Montgomery, 7-0.

After winning the doubles point, JSU won in places one through six singles, with Rodney Rapson shutting out his opponent at No. 2, 6-0, 6-0. Vedran Sirola picked up a win at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-4.

Arturo Nieto won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3, followed by Christian Rybertt at No. 4 (6-4, 6-0), Andres Amores at No. 5 (6-1, 6-0) and Kieran Ricci at No. 6 (6-0, 6-1).

The women’s team took a win for itself, 7-0, with Zeynep Gurkanak leading the way at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-2. Michelle Dushner won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 and Robin Gorman won by default.

Babette Lombardo remains undefeated on the season with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles, while Erin Higgs (No. 5 6-1, 6-1) and Layla Abby (No. 6 6-0, 6-0) also won.

JSU will take on nationally ranked Auburn Montgomery Friday at 1 p.m.