Griffins Suffer Tough Defeat Against Principia

ELSAH, Ill.—The Fontbonne University men's tennis team took on Principia early this morning in search of its first win, however, the Panthers came away with the 9-0 victory.

In doubles action, the Panthers swept past the Griffins to take a 3-0 lead. In singles play, despite the Griffins hard fought efforts, the Panthers won each match for the win.

Singles competition

No. 1 Wyatt Dale (Principia) def. Sebastian Culton (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-1

No. 2 Jules Kitchingman (Principia) def. Blake Wisniewski (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-0

No. 3 Greg Sovie (Principia) def. Stephen Lendy (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-0

No. 4 Nat Kenworthy (Principia) def. Khoa Trieu (Fontbonne) 6-0, 6-0

No. 5 Brody Swan (Principia) def. Jacob Lendy (Fontbonne) 6-0, 6-1

No. 6 Dan Wagstaff (Principia) def. Luke Darst (Fontbonne) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition

No. 1 Dale/Sovie (Principia) def. Culton/Wisniewski (Fontbonne) 8-3

No. 2 Kitchingman/Kenworthy (Principia) def. S. Lendy/Trieu (Fontbonne) 8-0

No. 3 Swan/Griswold (Principia) def. J. Lendy/Coddington (Fontbonne) 8-0

The Griffins return to action tomorrow morning in an exhibition outing against Kaskaskia. First-service at 11 a.m.

Fans make sure to stay updated on fontbonnegriffins.com throughout the year for full updates and recaps on the men's tennis team.