It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Bicknell Veterans Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bicknell, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bicknell Southside Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Nicole's Restaurant, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bicknell, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bicknell, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bicknell, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Behind a dominant team performance, the ninth-ranked Tennessee men's tennis team upped its winning streak to six matches as it trounced No. 5 South Carolina on the road Sunday afternoon, 6-1, at the Carolina Tennis Center.The win marked Tennessee's (18-6, 8-2 SEC) fifth top-20 victory in its last six matches, including a pair of top-five triumphs in that span. To start the match, Tennessee won the doubles point for the 21st time in 24 matches this season.The three doubles matches Sunday w...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Behind a dominant team performance, the ninth-ranked Tennessee men's tennis team upped its winning streak to six matches as it trounced No. 5 South Carolina on the road Sunday afternoon, 6-1, at the Carolina Tennis Center.
The win marked Tennessee's (18-6, 8-2 SEC) fifth top-20 victory in its last six matches, including a pair of top-five triumphs in that span. To start the match, Tennessee won the doubles point for the 21st time in 24 matches this season.
The three doubles matches Sunday were as tight as it gets, with each going to a tiebreaker. Court one's doubles match, featuring the nation's top-two pairings, lived up to its billing but South Carolina's (17-5, 6-4 SEC) top-ranked duo of Toby Samuel and Connor Thomson narrowly edged Tennessee's second-ranked Johannus Monday and Pat Harper, 7-6(7).
The Vols were victorious in the remaining two doubles tiebreakers, starting with UT's 44th-ranked duo of Emile Hudd and Shunsuke Mitsui at the No. 2 spot. The Big Orange duo overcame 31st-ranked Jake Beasley and James Story, 7-6(4). A key point in the match came when the Vols fended off a Gamecock match point on a 4-5 decider, thanks to a big serve from Hudd.
The doubles clinch came at the No. 3 spot from Angel Diaz and Martim Prata. The UT tandem battled for a 7-6(4) decision over Casey Hoole and Lucas da Silva. Diaz and Prata moved to 3-1 together this season after the win, with two of those three wins being clinches of the doubles point.
"As we saw today, doubles provides an advantage as the match plays out," Tennessee head coach Chris Woodruff said. "I thought Martim did a nice job today and Angel has significantly improved in all areas of the game. But, who stands out is Patrick Harper. He's been an incredible teammate and friend to all of us involved with Tennessee Tennis.
"This time of year, there are certain things that need to be done to enhance postseason success. We will continue to push onward and upward."
In singles action, No. 124 Mitsui gave the Vols a 2-0 advantage with a straight-set, 6-3, 6-3, win on court four over 88th-ranked Hoole. The win marked Mitsui's 25th singles win this season and 15th of the dual season.
Tennessee's 3-0 lead was earned when Hudd defeated South Carolina's 11th-ranked Thomson, 6-4, 6-4 at the No. 2 lineup spot. Hudd held on a 4-4 deuce point to go up 5-4 in the first set. Later, he repeated that by winning a decider to go up 5-4 in the second.
The win serves as Hudd's seventh ranked singles victory of the season and third top-15 win of the campaign, with two of those three triumphs coming in the dual season.
On court five, Tennessee's Diaz won a second-set tiebreaker to clinch the Vols' win with a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Beasley. Diaz is 17-3 in dual singles matches this year, holding a 10-2 (8-2 SEC) mark at No. 5 singles.
Upon the match being clinched at 4-0, the Gamecocks took the match on court three, before second-ranked Monday conquered the nation's sixth-ranked singles player, Samuel, 6-4, 7-6(5), at the No. 1 position to move to 16-2 in singles play on the year. Monday is 11-1 against ranked singles opponents this season and 4-0 against top-10 foes.
To cap Tennessee's dominant effort, Harper battled past da Silva in a third set, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, for his fourth singles win at the No. 6 spot this season.
RANKED DUBS Of Tennessee's 13 top-10 wins under Woodruff, Sunday's 6-1 decision over the Gamecocks was the most points accumulated by the Vols in any of those wins.
UP NEXT Tennessee returns home for its regular-season home finale Friday against Ole Miss. First serve is scheduled for noon ET at Barksdale Stadium.
RESULTS: Tennessee 6, South Carolina 1 Doubles
1. #1 Toby Samuel/Connor Thomson (SC) def. #2 Johannus Monday/Pat Harper (UT) 7-6 (9-7) 2. #44 Emile Hudd/Shunsuke Mitsui (UT) def. #31 Jake Beasley/James Story (SC) 7-6 (7-4) 3. Angel Diaz/Martim Prata (UT) def. Casey Hoole/Lucas da Silva (SC) 7-6 (7-4)
Order of Finish: (1,2,3)
Singles
1. #2 Johannus Monday (UT) def. #6 Toby Samuel (SC) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) 2. #44 Emile Hudd (UT) def. #11 Connor Thomson (SC) 6-4, 6-4 3. James Story (SC) def. Blaise Bicknell (UT) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 4. #124 Shunsuke Mitsui (UT) def. #88 Casey Hoole (SC) 6-3, 6-3 5. Angel Diaz (UT) def. Jake Beasley (SC) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) 6. Pat Harper (UT) def. Lucas da Silva (SC) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Order of Finish: (4,2,5,3,1,6)
Pickles are a wonderful thing, and pie might be one of the most beautiful creations of man. When you think of pickles and...
Pickles are a wonderful thing, and pie might be one of the most beautiful creations of man. When you think of pickles and pies, they aren't typically together — unless you're thinking about Utah Pickle Pie. Yes, pickle pie. You may be thinking, "Why would you put pickles in a pie?" We understand! But pickle pie is a testament to the power of two incredibly different and wonderful things coming together to make something entirely transcendent; an enigma wrapped in a pickle, baked in a pie.
It's no shtick — pickle pie is entirely for real and apparently as delicious as it is fun to say. It also happens to be one of the most popular items on the menu at a little diner off UT-24 highway in Bicknell, Utah. Cula Ekker is the brain behind pickle pie. Known as the Pie Queen of Wayne County, Cula grew up in the small Utah town of Thurber. Just a couple of miles down the road from Bicknell, where her brother Milton Taft opened the Sunglow Motel and Restaurant in the mid 1960s, Cula developed her recipe from a recipe for pickle pie she saw in a 1970s magazine. That recipe was a bust, but with the help of Marva Baker, a cook at the restaurant, the Sunglow pickle pie was perfected.
So what in the world goes into a pickle pie, you may ask? It's mainly a spiced pie that features cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon extract as co-stars to accompany the sweet pickles. Some people describe it as having a mince-pie texture attributed to the processed pickles. The flavor is warm and spicy, at first, then tangy as the pickles make an appearance on the finish. Pickle pie is a little more complex and sophisticated than its name suggests.
If you can't make it to the desert of southern Utah anytime soon, you can make this surprisingly simple pie at home. You'll start by beating eggs and sugar until thick. Whisk in cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon extract, cornstarch, cream, and butter. Stir minced sweet pickles and pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour to one hour and 15 minutes. Serve with a little minced sweet pickle garnish and whipped cream.
Bob Bicknell is in his second season as a senior offensive assistant on Dennis Allen's coaching staff.Bicknell (pronounced "bick-NELL"), has 14 years of NFL experience in the coaching ranks and 29 years of college and professional experience overall. The Holliston, Mass. native possesses extensive coaching experience on both the offensive line and at the skill positions.From 2018-20, Bicknell served as wide ...
Bob Bicknell is in his second season as a senior offensive assistant on Dennis Allen's coaching staff.
Bicknell (pronounced "bick-NELL"), has 14 years of NFL experience in the coaching ranks and 29 years of college and professional experience overall. The Holliston, Mass. native possesses extensive coaching experience on both the offensive line and at the skill positions.
From 2018-20, Bicknell served as wide receivers coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was instrumental in the development of a pair of young wideouts in Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins. Bicknell's tutelage in his first season in Cincinnati in 2018 helped Boyd make a big jump in his third campaign, when he finished with 76 receptions for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns. In each of his three seasons, tutoring Boyd the wideout posted at least 76 receptions. A second round draft pick out of Clemson in 2020, Higgins finished his rookie season under Bicknell's tutelage with 67 receptions for 908 yards and six touchdowns, with his catch total tying a Bengals rookie record at the time.
Prior to his arrival in Cincinnati, Bicknell spent the 2017 season as the wide receivers coach at Baylor University, where he helped sophomore Denzel Mims to career-highs in catches (61), receiving yards (1087) and TDs (eight).
Bicknell tutored the wideouts under Chip Kelly with the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15) and San Francisco 49ers (2016). During his Eagles tenure, Bicknell helped guide DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Jordan Matthews to career-high receiving yardage and receiving touchdown totals. In 2013, Bicknell helped Jackson set career-highs in receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,332) and tied his career-best in scoring grabs (nine) en route to his third Pro Bowl selection.
From 2010-12, Bicknell was on the Buffalo Bills' coaching staff, serving as tight ends coach from 2010-11 and wide receivers coach in 2012, when he helped Stevie Johnson to his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season.
Bicknell broke into the NFL coaching ranks in 2007 with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he initially served as assistant offensive line coach before being promoted to offensive line coach (2008) and then moving to tight ends coach (2009). In 2008, Bicknell helped the Chiefs' offensive line support a powerful running attack that tied for the AFC lead in rushing, at 4.8 yards per carry.
Before joining NFL coaching, Bicknell served as the offensive line coach at Temple University in 2006. Prior to his time at Temple, he spent eight years in NFL Europe (1998-2005), including stints as the offensive coordinator/offensive line coach for the Cologne Centurions (2004-05) and Berlin Thunder (2001-03). During his time in Europe, Bicknell won three consecutive World Bowls as part of the coaching staff of the Thunder (2000-01) and Frankfurt Galaxy (1999). Bicknell began his coaching career at Boston University, where he coached safeties, running backs and linebackers from 1993-97.
Bicknell was a three-year letterwinner as a tight end at Boston College from 1989-91 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in speech communications. He comes from a football family, as his father, Jack Sr., was the head coach at BC from 1981-90 and spent 13 seasons as a head coach in NFL Europe before retiring in 2007. His brother, Jack, Jr., is currently the offensive line coach at the University of Wisconsin, previously served as an NFL assistant with several teams and was head coach at Louisiana Tech for eight seasons (1999-2006).
PLAYING CAREER: Boston College, 1989-91.
ATHENS, Ga. – A hard-fought road battle saw the 18th-ranked Tennessee men's tennis team narrowly fall to 10th-ranked Georgia Saturday afternoon, 4-3.Tennessee (12-6, 3-2 SEC) began the match by winning its 16th doubles point of the season, with victories on courts two and three. Georgia (11-5, 5-0 SEC) eventually clinched the match on court two to end the over three-hour battle."I thought today was a good college tennis match," head coach ...
ATHENS, Ga. – A hard-fought road battle saw the 18th-ranked Tennessee men's tennis team narrowly fall to 10th-ranked Georgia Saturday afternoon, 4-3.
Tennessee (12-6, 3-2 SEC) began the match by winning its 16th doubles point of the season, with victories on courts two and three. Georgia (11-5, 5-0 SEC) eventually clinched the match on court two to end the over three-hour battle.
"I thought today was a good college tennis match," head coach Chris Woodruff said. "There were lots of ebbs and flows. One team was going to be disappointed at the result and unfortunately, it was us. I've been around long enough to know that one, two or three matches don't define a season. What truly matters is where you are in May. I'd say it won't be the last time we lock horns with Georgia."
In doubles, Tennessee's 50th-ranked duo of Emile Hudd and Shunsuke Mitsui took down Philip Henning and Teodor Giusca of Georgia, 6-4, on court two. Hudd and Mitsui broke the Bulldogs on a 4-4 deuce point to go up 5-4 before serving it out.
After the Bulldogs took court one, UT's Angel Diaz and Martim Prata overcame Blake Croyder and Britton Johnston at the No. 3 spot, 6-4, to clinch the doubles point. In Diaz and Prata's first pairing since last dual season, the tandem held on an opening-game decider and broke Georgia to go up a break at 3-1. Croyder and Johnston broke back to cut their deficit to 4-5, but the Vols used a break in the final game to give Tennessee an early 1-0 lead.
On the singles courts, seventh-ranked Johannus Monday continued his stellar junior campaign with a straight-set, 6-2, 6-2, win over Ethan Quinn, who entered Saturday with a No. 2 national singles ranking. Monday won 56 of the match's 95 total points, earning his 10th win atop the singles lineup this spring to improve to 13-1 overall in singles play this season. Monday has won 10 consecutive singles matches and is 5-0 in SEC action.
The Bulldogs tallied their first point with a win on court six, before #120 Shunsuke Mitsui rebounded from dropping his first set to defeat #90 Blake Croyder, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Mitsui won 54-of-96 (.563) points in the final two sets after going down a set, giving Tennessee a 3-1 advantage.
Georgia took court five, with #101 Giusca defeating Tennessee's Diaz in a pair of tiebreakers, 7-6(3), 7-6(2). On court three, UT's Blaise Bicknell had two match points in a second-set tiebreaker, but Georgia's Trent Bryde took the three-set affair, 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-3.
The Georgia clinch came at the No. 2 spot, as 15th-ranked Henning won a third-set tiebreaker over Tennessee's Hudd to take the match, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6). Of Tennessee's six losses this season, four have been 4-3 decisions and all have come against top-15 competition, with four of the six coming against top-10 foes.
UP NEXT Tennessee returns home for a match against No. 11 Columbia on Friday, with first serve set for 4 p.m. ET.
RESULTS: Tennessee 3, Georgia 4 Doubles
1. #11 Ethan Quinn/Trent Bryde (UGA) def. #4 Pat Harper/Johannus Monday (UT) 6-3 2. #50 Emile Hudd/Shunsuke Mitsui (UT) def. Philip Henning/Teodor Giusca (UGA) 6-4 3. Angel Diaz/Martim Prata (UT) def. Blake Croyder/Britton Johnston (UGA) 6-4
Order of Finish: (2,1,3)
Singles
1. #7 Johannus Monday (UT) def. #2 Ethan Quinn (UGA) 6-2, 6-2 2. #15 Philip Henning (UGA) def. #62 Emile Hudd (UT) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) 3. Trent Bryde (UGA) def. Blaise Bicknell (UT) 2-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-3 4. #120 Shunsuke Mitsui (UT) def. #90 Blake Croyder (UGA) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 5. #101 Teodor Giusca (UGA) def. Angel Diaz (UT) 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) 6. Miguel Perez Pena (UGA) def. Pat Harper (UT) 6-2, 7-5
Order of Finish: (1,6,4,5,3,2)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee men's tennis coach Chris Woodruff announced Monday that Florida transfer Blaise Bicknell has signed with UT and will join the Vols' squad for the upcoming spring semester.A junior from Kingston, Jamaica, who attended Laurel Springs High School in Miami, Florida, Bicknell entered the collegiate landscape as an elite prospect. He was rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 13...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee men's tennis coach Chris Woodruff announced Monday that Florida transfer Blaise Bicknell has signed with UT and will join the Vols' squad for the upcoming spring semester.
A junior from Kingston, Jamaica, who attended Laurel Springs High School in Miami, Florida, Bicknell entered the collegiate landscape as an elite prospect. He was rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 13 overall recruit in the country in 2019.
Standing at 6-3, Bicknell finished the 2020-21 season with an unblemished overall singles record of 32-0. He went 23-0 in dual match singles play, logging 18 victories at the No. 4 spot in the Gators' lineup, one win at the No. 5 spot and four wins at No. 6.
"I think it's safe to say that everyone affiliated with our team is really excited to welcome Blaise to Vol Nation," Woodruff said. "Blaise is a difference-maker and unequivocally helps our team immensely. He has the potential to be a next-level player, while at the same time leave an indelible impression on our storied program. We're thrilled to have him in Knoxville."
Following his sophomore season in the spring of 2021, Bicknell was named to the 2021 All-SEC Second Team, while also being recognized on the 2021 SEC All-Newcomer Team.
Additionally, Bicknell earned a spot on the 2021 SEC All-Tournament Team and also became an NCAA Champion at season's end (team championship).
As a freshman in 2019-20, Bicknell posted a 19-6 overall singles record and was 7-0 in dual singles action before the season was cut short due to COVID-19.
Bicknell, holding a singles ranking of No. 33 to open the 2021 fall season, represented Jamaica in the Davis Cup during the summer of 2021. He holds a singles record of 5-1 and a 1-1 doubles record when representing his home country.
The Vols are now the nation's only team to boast four of the nation's top-33 singles players, according to the ITA Preseason National Rankings: Adam Walton (No. 5), Johannus Monday (No. 6), Martim Prata (No. 29) and Bicknell (No. 33).
As for doubles, Tennessee's Aussie tandem of Walton and Pat Harper stand as the nation's No. 1 doubles pair, coming off the duo's 2021 NCAA Doubles National Championship. Monday and Prata hold a national doubles ranking of No. 33, while newcomers Shunsuke Mitsui and Emile Hudd are listed as the No. 48 doubles pairing in the ITA Preseason Rankings.
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