Anderson Opens Spring with Win against Alma

The Anderson University men's tennis team opened the Spring with a 7-2 victory against Alma College on Saturday at the Community Sport and Wellness Center in Pendleton.

Anderson (8-1) and Alma (0-2) resumed their match, which started on Oct. 2 in Alma, Mich. The match was suspended after the completion of doubles due to heavy rain. Anderson held a 2-1 lead through that point.

COACH MATT MOORE'S COMMENTS

It was great to return to action. I was proud of our ability to win the mental battle. Our players allowed the matches to come to them and played within themselves. It's our first match back and we kept the momentum going from the fall.

DOUBLES RESULTS

No. 1 – Seth Nation/Peter Hallam (Anderson) def. Caleb Schuring/Brendon Murdie 8-1

No. 2 – Walker Michaels/Thomas Manko (Alma) def. Tucker Bradley/Parker Bradley (Anderson) 8-7 (7-3)

No. 3 – Sam Songer/Cory Evans (Anderson) def. Merrick Bay/August Sack (Alma) 8-0

SINGLES RESULTS

No. 1 – Colton Stevens (Anderson) def. Caleb Schuring (Alma) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)

No. 2 – Tucker Bradley (Anderson) def. August Sack (Alma) 6-2, 6-3

No. 3 – Seth Nation (Anderson) def. Walker Michaels (Alma) 6-2, 6-0

No. 4 – Cory Evans (Anderson) def. Thomas Manko (Alma) 6-3, 6-1

No. 5 – Brendon Murdie (Alma) def. Dylan Lemon (Anderson) 8-3

No. 6 – Peter Hallam (Anderson) def. Merrick Bay (Alma) 8-6

UP NEXT

The Ravens return to action on April 2 for two matches hosted by Manchester University (0-9). Anderson and Manchester clash to open the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) season at 11 a.m. The Ravens then take on Spring Arbor University (5-6) at 2 p.m.