WHEATON, Ill. – The MSOE Men's Tennis team made their return to action on Friday afternoon, as the Raiders fell to the Wheaton Thunder in their first tune-up of the spring season.
MATCH SCORE
Wheaton Thunder – 5
MSOE RAIDERS – 2
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Raiders were unable to capture the doubles point, but the combination of Clark Rue and Miguel Lopez continued to impress as they won their back-and-forth set by a score of 6-4.
- Andres Saavedra resumed his high level of play at the #1 singles spot, as the junior delivered a win in straight sets, securing a point for the Red and White. (6-4, 6-4)
- Augusto Eiji Yamazaki secured the final point of the night after winning a marathon first set, the freshman was able to hold off his opponent in the second set for a win in the #6 slot. (7-6, 6-4)
WHAT'S NEXT
The Raiders will head to Bourbonnais, Ill. for a matchup against Olivet Nazarene University on Saturday, February 8
th at 2:00 P.M.
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