BOTH MEN & WOMEN FALL TO EVANGEL

Lindsborg, Kan. - On April 2, the Swede Tennis Teams faced off against KCAC newcomer Evangel at home in breezy conditions.

 

The twice-rescheduled match was competitive at nearly every spot, eventually finishing in a 2-5 loss for the men and women. In doubles, both #1 teams (Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas/Piper Marquez and Zeke Mumford/Matt Lucas) were able to secure victories but the Swedes as a group lost both doubles points. In singles for the women, Sofia Castillo Paz (#3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3) and Marquez (#4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5) were able to pick up their second consecutive KCAC victories in the losing effort. On the Men's side, #3 Daniel Lozano Machado (6-2, 1-6, 6-2) picked up his second straight win, while #5 Alejando Rico Moran (3,5) picked up his first KCAC victory. 

 

The losses drop the women to 4-8 (1-2 KCAC) and the men to 3-9 (1-3 KCAC) for the season.

 

Coach DeWitt's thoughts: "I think our kids competed exceptionally hard today. This is a little bit of a heart-breaker. We felt like this was an important match for us, and to come up a little short was tough for the players. We'll need to play with a little more intensity moving forward and learn from the things that didn't go well today. Unfortunately, we turn right around and have to play exceptional tennis again tomorrow." 

 

 

The Swedes travel to McPherson tomorrow to play the Bulldogs in their next KCAC Match.