Griffins Fall In Its First Conference Outing Against Webster
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s tennis team took on rival Webster today, however, the Gorloks came away with the 8-1 win.
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's tennis team took on rival Webster today, however, the Gorloks came away with the 8-1 win.
In doubles action, Riley Muren and Charles McGhee escaped with an 8-6 win over Sebastian Culton and Blake Wisniewski at the No. 1 spot. Webster went on to take No. 2 and No. 3 doubles by the scores of 8-1, 8-0.
In singles play, after Riley Muren won No. 1 7-5, 6-4 against Culton. The Griffins picked up its first point as Blake Wisniewski defeated Austin Nation 7-5, 6-4. However, Webster went on to win the rest of the matches for the victory.
Singles competition
No. 1 Riley Muren (Webster) def. Sebastian Culton (Fontbonne) 7-5, 6-4
No. 2 Blake Wisniewski (Fontbonne) def. Austin Nation (Webster) 7-5, 6-4
No. 3 Tom Shutzman (Webster) def. Khoa Trieu (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-0
No. 4 Charles McGhee (Webster) def. Brian Aach (Fontbonne) 6-0, 6-0
No. 5 Zach Bliss (Webster) def. Luke Darst (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-1
No. 6 Courtland Butler (Webster) def. Noah Coddington (Fontbonne) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
Doubles competition
No. 1 Muren/McGhee (Webster) def. Cutlon/Wisniewski (Fontbonne) 8-6
No. 2 Nation/Shutzman (Webster) def. Trieu/Cameron Director (Fontbonne) 8-1
No. 3 Bliss/Butler (Webster) def. Coddington/Darst (Fontbonne) 8-0
The Griffins return to action next Monday against Lewis and Clark Community College in an exhibition. Action begins at 3 p.m., from Dwight Davis.
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