ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – The Bethel University men's tennis team fell to Macalester College 6-3 Thursday afternoon at Ona Orth Athletic Complex.

Erik Beckers and Jason Reilly picked up Bethel's first point with a convincing win at No. 1 doubles. Macalester took the No. 3 doubles point while Zach Kantor and Joey Mueller were in a battle with the Scots No. 3 duo. Kantor and Mueller battled their way back forcing a tiebreaker before coming up just short.

In singles play, Tyler Creelman extended his winning streak to three matches winning in straight sets 7-5, 6-2. Jason Reilly would be the only player come away with two wins on the day winning at No. 3 singles in a lengthy tiebreaker.

Bethel (4-7, 4-2 MIAC) continues its three-match homestand Sunday hosting Gustavus Adolphus at 2 p.m
 
Macalester 6, Bethel University 3
Singles competition
1. Sam Hochberger (MAC) def. Erik Beckers (BU) 6-3, 6-1
2. Jeffrey Jorgensen (MAC) def. Zach Kantor (BU) 6-2, 6-3
3. Jason Reilly (BU) def. Karsten Knutsen (MAC) 6-4, 3-6, 11-9
4. Tyler Creelman (BU) def. Ben White (MAC) 7-5, 6-2
5. Matthew Sullivan (MAC) def. Jacob Lukkarila (BU) 6-1, 6-3
6. Alexander Poland (MAC) def. Joey Mueller (BU) 6-4, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Erik Beckers/Jason Reilly (BU) def. Sam Hochberger/Ben White (MAC) 8-2
2. Matthew Sullivan/Aidan Toner-Rodgers (MAC) def. Zach Kantor/Joey Mueller (BU) 8-7 (7-5)
3. Jeffrey Jorgensen/Alexander Poland (MAC) def. Tyler Creelman/Jacob Lukkarila (BU) 8-3