DALLAS, Texas – McKendree Unviersity men's tennis team faced three teams on their spring break trip in Oklahoma and Texas, going 1-2.
Mckendree 2, Southestern Oklahoma State University 4
On Thursday, March 6
th, the Bearcats started off strong, taking the double point, winning the No.2 and No.3 matches. No. 2 match duo juniors
Luka Kalenic and
Aimar Oregui defeated Fracassi and Kurcubic 7-5, while the No. 3 match duo sophomores
Mathijs Aalpol and Stepan took down Palomares and Ching 6-4.
In singles play, No. 1 match, senior
Seb Holden recorded the only win, taking down Ching 6-3, 6-3.
For full match results, click
here.
McKendree University 1, Southern Arkansas University 4
The Bearcats lose the double point, dropping the No. 2 and No. 3 matches.
In singles play, the sole win of the day comes from sophomore
Stepan Mach taking down No.56
th ranked Tim Fischer, 7-5, 6-3 in the No. 2 match.
For full match results, click
here.
Saturday's double header against Western New Mexico University and Lubbock Christian University was canceled due to weather.
McKendree University 4, Collin County Community College 2
The Bearcats picked up a game on Monday March 9
th after their Saturday double header was canceled. The Bearcats defeat Collin CC 4-2.
The Bearcats have a tough start, losing the doubles point, falling in all three doubles matches.
In singles play, senior
Seb Holden defeated Atlamis in three sets in the No.1 match. Sophomore
Stepan Mach went three sets with Castillo, coming out on top. The final two wins came from the No. 5 match junior
Luka Kalenic over Takumi and sophomore
Mathijs Aalpol defeating Martinez 6-4, 6-2 in the No. 6 match.
For full match results, click
here.
Up next, the Bearcats will host a double header against Northwood University and Southwestern Illinois College. The matches will be played at Southwestern Illinois College on Thursday, March 13
th at 11:00 a.m (vs. Northwood University) and 4:00 p.m. (vs. SWIC)