FREDERICK, Md.--The top three singles players on the Hood College men's tennis team (4-9) all won their matches in straight sets, but it was not enough as the Blazers fell to the visiting Shenandoah University Hornets (3-11), 6-3, Monday afternoon in nonconference action.

Reitman bested Michael Milanov at first singles, 7-5, 6-3, while Mike Hardman cruised to a 6-2, 6-0 win over Julian Fehr at No. 2. David Blowe rounded out the Blazer winners on the day with a 6-4, 6-1 triumph at No. 3.

The Blazers have five days off to prepare for the Capital Athletic Conference playoffs, which begin Sunday.