FRANKLIN, Ind. — Asbury men's (1-0, 0-0 CCS) and women's tennis (1-0, 0-0 CCS)  delivered strong performances against Franklin College, highlighted by five singles victories on the men's side and a dominant sweep in women's doubles, winning 5-1 and 6-1.

The men's team turned in a strong singles performance, winning five of six matches. Patricio Cifuentes  led the way at No. 1 singles with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Sava Kmekic.

Ben Moore earned a 6-2, 6-4 win at No. 2, while Tim Henning recorded a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 3.

Andres Caceres added a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles, and Antonio Nunez secured a 6-4, 6-0 victory at No. 5. Andre Harfush battled in the No. 6 match, falling to Riley Clift, 4-6, 7-5, 8-10, in a match tiebreak.

The men's doubles matches were not played due to weather.

The women's team opened the matchup with a clean sweep in doubles play. Katherine Nova and Alexandra Garcia earned a 6-1 victory at No. 1 doubles, while Malory Watkins and Lakin Deerfield also won 6-1 at No. 2. Isabella Sanchez and Giovana Dos Santos completed the sweep with a 6-2 win at No. 3.

Asbury carried that momentum into singles play, winning five of six matches. Nova claimed a 6-3, 6-1 victory at No. 1, while Garcia Gasca earned a 6-0, 6-0 shutout at No. 2.

Watkins followed with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 3, and Deerfield added a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 4.

Dos Santos secured a 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 5. At No. 6, Sanchez battled through three sets before falling to Emma Sappenfield, 3-6, 6-4, 5-10, in a match tiebreak.