NASHVILLE – The Austin Peay State University men's tennis team opened Ohio Valley Conference action with a 6-1 win over Tennessee State Friday afternoon.

The Govs took the doubles point behind a 6-4 win at No. 1 from Aleh Drobysh and Almantas Ozelis and a 6-3 win from Aaron Jumonville and Manuel Montenegro in the No.2 match.

The Govs cruised to the victory with straight set wins from Ozelis, 6-2, 6-2, in his No. 2 match, Jumonville, 6-1, 6-2 in his No. 3 match and Woodham, 6-2, 6-4, in his No. 6 match.

Manuel Montenegro rallied after falling behind 6-2 in set 1 for a pair of 6-4 wins in set two and three in his No. 1 singles match capping off the scoring.

The Govs will travel to Belmont on Saturday, March 18 with the match slated for 10 a.m.