Arden Hills, Minn. – The Bethel University men's tennis team topped Hamline University with a 9-0 sweep on Thursday evening at Ona Orth.
 
In doubles play, juniors Erik Beckers and Jason Reilly started the Royals off strong with a convincing 8-3 win over the Pipers. At second doubles, Zach Kantor and Joey Mueller bested their opponents 8-2. Tyler Creelman and Jacob Lukkarila pulled out an 8-1 victory at third doubles to put the Royals ahead 3-0 as they continued into singles play.  
 
The Royals translated their superior play into singles, as all six positions ended the night with a victory. Beckers battled at No. 1 singles to earn his 6-3, 6-1 win, while Kantor followed suit with a 6-3, 6-2 victory. Reilly also came out on top with a convincing score of 6-0, 6-1. At five and six singles, senior Joey Mueller and sophomore Luke Wyly won in straight sets, while Tyler Creelman clinched the tiebreaker at No. 4 singles to complete the sweep. 
 
The men will continue MIAC play on Saturday as they play St. John's in Collegeville, Minnesota. The first ball is set to be played at 3:30 pm.
 
Bethel University 9, Hamline University 0
 
Singles

1. Erik Beckers (BU) def. Nazeer Robinson (HU) 6-3, 6-1
2. Zach Kantor (BU) def. Sam Thompson (HU) 6-3, 6-2
3. Jason Reilly (BU) def. Dominic Warzecha (HU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Tyler Creelman (BU) def. Isaac Hultberg (HU) 6-4, 3-6, 10-8
5. Joey Mueller (BU) def. Sean Le (HU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Luke Wyly (BU) def. Allan Yang (HU) 6-1, 6-1

 
Doubles

1. Erik Beckers/Jason Reilly (BU) def. Nazeer Robinson/Sam Thompson (HU) 8-3
2. Zach Kantor/Joey Mueller (BU) def. Dominic Warzecha/Isaac Hultberg (HU) 8-2
3. Jacob Lukkarila/Tyler Creelman (BU) def. Allan Yang/Sean Le (HU) 8-1