NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana men's tennis, ranked second in the NAIA, stretched its home win streak to 10 with a 7-0 decision Saturday against Mississippi College.
     Santiago Perez, Juan Batalla, Shaikh Abdullah and Samir Chikhaoui won in doubles and singles for the Gold Rush (2-0). Batalla and Chikhaoui beat Matias Ballatore and Carlos Trujillo to clinch the doubles point, and Abdullah clinched the dual with his 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory against Shane Samyn at No. 3 singles.
     The XULA men have not lost at home since April 12, 2018. It was the opener for Mississippi College, an NCAA Division II member.