ROGERS, Minn. – Bethel men's tennis was unable to keep its winning streak alive, losing a tight battle to the Yellow Jackets of Wisconsin-Superior.
Finding themselves trailing 2-1 after doubles, the Royals were unable to turn the match around. They had a bit of hope as four of six singles matches found themselves in close, three setters, but only two of them came away with a win.
QUOTE FROM COACH FERNELIUS
"The guys battled an NCAA tournament team right to the bitter end. We had our chances, but unfortunately just couldn't pull it out."
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Freshmen
Watson Sheard and
Zack Chaffey closed out a tight No. 3 doubles match, 8-6, to get the Royals on the board.
• Four singles players, all freshmen, took their opponents to a third set tiebreaker. The Royals though would only come away with two singles victories though.
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Carter Sheard took his opening set 6-0 at No. 3 singles before dropping the second 2-6. Digging deep he pulled out the super tiebreaker 10-8.
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Watson Sheard also picked up his win in comeback fashion. After dropping his opening set 4-6 he rallied back winning the second 6-3 and taking the third 10-8.
THE SCORES
Singles competition
1. Igor Chaves (UWSM) def.
Gavin Hutter (BU) 6-4, 2-6, 10-5
2. Ren Kurachi (UWSM) def.
Dylan Magistad (BU) 6-2, 6-1
3.
Carter Sheard (BU) def. Sharan Kanugovi (UWSM) 6-0, 2-6, 10-8
4. Yash Chhabra (UWSM) def.
Zack Chaffey (BU) 7-6 (8-6), 6-7 (5-7), 10-6
5.
Watson Sheard (BU) def. Lucca Paladini (UWSM) 4-6, 6-3, 10-8
6. Jacob Zacharias (UWSM) def.
Brett Eliason (BU) 6-2, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Ren Kurachi/Igor Chaves (UWSM) def.
Gavin Hutter/
Dylan Magistad (BU) 8-6
2. Davide Pelletti/Sharan Kanugovi (UWSM) def.
Eli Scheideman/
Carter Sheard (BU) 8-5
3.
Watson Sheard/
Zack Chaffey (BU) def. Brandon Chu/Yash Chhabra (UWSM) 8-6
UP NEXT
Bethel has its first match on the road bright and early Saturday, Feb. 17 traveling to take on nationally ranked Gustavus in St. Peter.
