Posted: Feb 12, 2026
Kerrville, TX — February 7, 2026 — The Schreiner University Men's Tennis team opened its home competition day with a decisive 5–2 victory over Howard Payne University, showcasing dominant doubles play and composed, disciplined performances throughout singles action.
Mountaineers Sweep Doubles to Set the Tone
Schreiner took complete control early, winning all three doubles courts to earn the opening point:
- Line 1: Ernesto Gonzalez‑Molina / Jason Soto Jr. cruised to a powerful 6–1 win.
- Line 2: Ari Nadler‑Torres / Andrew Reyes battled through a tiebreak to win 7–6(7–4).
- Line 3: Mason Thomas / Edgardo Flores sealed the sweep with a clutch 7–6(7–5) victory.
With all three doubles teams earning wins, Schreiner grabbed a 1–0 lead and carried that momentum into singles.
Schreiner Closes Out the Match in Singles
The Mountaineers continued their strong play, capturing four singles courts to secure the team win:
- No. 2 — Noah Salas: Calm and consistent from start to finish, winning 6–3, 6–2.
- No. 3 — Jason Soto Jr.: Fought through long games to take a straight‑set victory 6–4, 7–5.
- No. 4 — Ernesto Gonzalez‑Molina: Earned another SU point with a focused 6–3, 7–5 win.
- No. 5 — Mason Thomas: Closed out a tight second‑set tiebreak to win 6–2, 7–6(8).
Schreiner's depth was on full display, as the team clinched the match before play concluded on the remaining courts.