ROGERS, Minn. – The Bethel University men's tennis team brought its three-match losing streak to an end, defeating Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Concordia over the weekend by identical 8-1 scores.
QUOTE FROM COACH FERNELIUS
Against UWSP… "Fun to play a men's team we had never played before. Lots of good tennis played."
Against Concordia… "Good day of tennis for the boys. We've had a nice start with our conference matches and are excited to potentially be playing outside soon!"
HOW IT HAPPENED vs UWSP
• Freshman
Carter Sheard didn't drop a single game at No. 2 singles, winning 6-0, 6-0
• Junior
Brett Eliason played three close sets, dropping the first 5-7, but taking the next two 6-4, 10-7
• The No. 2 doubles team of
Zack Chaffey and Watson sheard found themselves down three break points at 4-7, but they fought back to bring the match to a tiebreak, ultimately winning 8-7 (7-5)
• The No. 1 doubles team
Gavin Hutter and
Dylan Magistad exchanged breaks all match, bringing the score to 7-7, but took complete control in the tiebreak winning it 7-2
THE SCORES vs UWSP
Singles:
1. Steven Benoy (UWSP) def.
Gavin Hutter (BU) 2-6, 6-3, 3-10
2.
Carter Sheard (BU) def. Frederick Diehl (UWSP) 6-0, 6-0
3.
Dylan Magistad (BU) def. Conner Kryscio (UWSP) 6-3, 6-2
4.
Zack Chaffey (BU) def. Luca Hettstedt (UWSP) 3-6, 6-3, 10-8
5.
Watson Sheard (BU) def. Dominik Hendrickson (UWSP) 6-2, 6-4
6.
Brett Eliason (BU) def. Hayden Schreier (UWSP) 5-7, 6-4, 10-7
Doubles:
1.
Gavin Hutter and
Dylan Magistad (BU) def. Steven Benoy and Frederick Diehl (UWSP) 8-7 (7-2)
2.
Zack Chaffey and
Watson Sheard (BU) def. Conner Kryscio and Dominik Hendrickson (UWSP) 8-7 (7-5)
3.
Eli Scheideman and
Carter Sheard (BU) def. Hayden Schreir and Luca Hettstedt (UWSP) 8-3
HOW IT HAPPENED vs CONCORDIA
• Freshman
Watson Sheard only dropped one game at No. 5 singles, winning 6-0, 6-1
• No. 1 singles player
Gavin Hutter and No. 6 singles player
Robert Seaton dominated their matches, both winning 6-1, 6-1
• Sophomore
Dylan Magistad won his first No. 3 singles set with ease, but fell to a resilient Cobber in the second. He then trailed 4-7 in the final tie break before closing it out 10-8, winning the last three points consecutively.
THE SCORES
Singles
1.
Gavin Hutter (BU) def. Logan Sanberg (CC) 6-1, 6-1
2.
Carter Sheard (BU) def. Kai Pierce (CC) 6-4, 6-2
3.
Dylan Magistad (BU) def. Isaac Maddock (CC) 6-1, 4-6, 10-8
4.
Zack Chaffey (BU) def. Kai Kringlie (CC) 6-2, 6-2
5.
Watson Sheard (BU) def. Hunter Rice (CC) 6-0, 6-1
6.
Robert Seaton (BU) def. Daniel Skrade (CC) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles
1.
Gavin Hutter and
Dylan Magistad (BU) def. Logan Sandberg and Kai Pierce (CC) 8-4
2.
Zack Chaffey and
Watson Sheard (BU) def. Kai Kringlie and Isaac Maddock (CC) 8-6
3. Hunter Rice and Daniel Skrade (CC) def.
Brett Eliason and
Carter Sheard (BU) 8-3
UP NEXT
The Royals are back in action Sunday, March 3 when taking on Wisconsin-La Crosse at Rogers Tennis Center. Start time is set for 11:30 a.m.
