WINONA, Minn. – The Bethel University men's tennis team put itself back in the win column with an 8-1 MIAC victory over Saint Mary's University, 8-1.
Bethel went up 2-1 after doubles play after
Jacob Lukkarila and
Luke Wyly improved to 8-3 on the year winning 8-5.
Steven Benoy and
Andrew Holmes took care of business 8-1 winning their fourth straight as a duo.
Bethel took all six singles points. Benoy at No. 5 won his fifth straight not dropping a game.
Luke Wyly dropped one game winning 6-1, 6-0.
The Royals, now 7-5 on the year and 2-1 in MIAC play, host their first home outdoor match of the season on Saturday, April 2 at 4 p.m. against Hamline.
Bethel (MN) 8, Saint Mary's University 1
Singles competition
1.
Erik Beckers (BU) def. Brandon Kurilla (SMU) 6-4, 6-4
2.
Jason Reilly (BU) def. Josh Janssen (SMU) 6-3, 6-1
3.
Jacob Lukkarila (BU) def. E.J. Hietala (SMU) 7-6, 6-2 (7-4)
4.
Luke Wyly (BU) def. Peter Quinn (SMU) 6-1, 6-0
5.
Steven Benoy (BU) def. Tucker Stene (SMU) 6-0, 6-0
6.
Brett Eliason (BU) def. Matt Besek (SMU) 6-3, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Brandon Kurilla/Josh Janssen (SMU) def.
Erik Beckers/
Jason Reilly (BU) 8-5
2.
Jacob Lukkarila/
Luke Wyly (BU) def. E.J. Hietala/Tucker Stene (SMU) 8-5
3.
Steven Benoy/
Andrew Holmes (BU) def. Caden Rodning/Peter Quinn (SMU) 8-1
