EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Bethel University men's tennis team was able to split a pair of non-conference matches Saturday falling to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 9-0 before defeating Edgewood College 8-1.
 
Match #1 | Wisconsin-Eau Claire 9, Bethel 0
Bethel had a rough go against the Blugolds in the opener. Sophomore Erik Beckers was at No. 2 singles and lost a nail biter in three sets after splitting the first two by identical scores of 6-3. Zach Kantor and Joey Mueller were placed at No. 2 doubles and played a tough match but eventually fell 8-6.
 
Match #2 | Bethel 8, Edgewood 1
After a tough loss to Wisconsin-Eau Claire the Royals were able to have a big bounce back win against Edgewood.
 
BU was able to show its dominance by sweeping the doubles matches. Luke Wyly and Tyler Creelman had a great No. 3 doubles match winning 8-2.
 
The Royals continued their dominance in singles play winning five out of six matches. Zach Kantor, Jacob Lukkarila, and Andrew Jenson all won in straight sets and did not drop a game during their second set. Tyler Creelman squeaked out an opening set win in a close tiebreaker before taking the second set 6-4.
 
 
Up Next
The Royals travel to St. Peter next Saturday, Feb. 15 opening up MIAC play against No. 20-ranked Gustavus Adolphus at 10 a.m.