Men’s tennis team blanked by Calvin, 9-0
Playing its fourth match in seven days, the Olivet College men’s tennis team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) co-leader Calvin College, 9-0, this afternoon at the Strikwerda Outdoor Courts in Grand Rapids.
April 10, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Playing its fourth match in seven days, the Olivet College men's tennis team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) co-leader Calvin College, 9-0, this afternoon at the Strikwerda Outdoor Courts in Grand Rapids.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Calvin 9, Olivet 0
Location: Strikwerda Outdoor Courts; Grand Rapids, Mich.
Records: Olivet 2-11 overall, 0-5 MIAA; Calvin 14-2 overall, 4-0 MIAA
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Knights earned wins in the three doubles matches and swept the six singles matches in straight sets.
FOR THE COMETS
- In doubles, the No. 2 team of freshmen Noah Bindschatel and Donald Doyle had the closest match, losing by an 8-6 score.
- Sophomore Zachary Croze was the most successful singles player, as he won three totals in a 6-2, 6-1 loss at the No. 1 position.
UP NEXT
- The Comets are off until Sunday, April 15, when they host Alma College at 1 p.m.