Birmingham, Ala. - The Georgia State men's tennis team (2-1) fell at UAB, 4-1, Friday night. Sophomore Calvin Kemp continued his perfect singles record by earning a victory at No. 2 singles against Dan Cornei, ranked #112, 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (6).

The Panthers battled in a five-hour match against UAB (3-1) with Kemp earning the only victory to improve to 3-0 in singles play.

Freshman Victor Valente lost in a three-set thriller against Manlow, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6). Freshman Lucas Santana was also fell in three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

"The guys fought hard tonight.  Calvin picked up a great win for us in singles.  We had tight matches at all the other positions.  This was a good experience and we will improve greatly from this," said head coach Chase Hodges. 

Georgia State returns to action tomorrow against Samford at 9:30 a.m. in Birmingham, Ala. 

UAB 4, GEORGIA STATE 1

Doubles 

1. Manlow/Emery (UAB) d. Kemp/Valente (GSU), 8-2
2. Moser/Tewels (UAB) d. Santana/Moore, 8-4
3. Guitterez/Spinks (GSU) v. Zimmerman/Cornei, 6-6, DNF

Singles 
1. Manlow (UAB) d. Valente (GSU), 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6)
2. Kemp (GSU) d. (112) Cornei (UAB), 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (6)
3. Zimmerman (UAB) d. Moore (GSU), 7-5, 6-2
4. Moser (UAB) d. Santana (GSU), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
5. Mangin (GSU) led Emery (UAB), 7-5, 2-3 DNF
6. Pertrich (UAB) led Guitterez (GSU), 6-4, 2-2 DNF