On Feb. 16, the Tigers Men’s tennis team had their second spring season game at Red Oak, Iowa, against Ottawa University, losing 0-7. In doubles play, senior Jose Purizaca and sophomore Julio Avila lost 4–6 at No. 1. No. 2 senior Andre Hartman and freshman Christian Jensen also lost their doubles match 2-6. Finally, in double No. 3, sophomore Elliot Dasell and freshman Tanner Adams lost 0-6.
The singles matches proved difficult for Doane as none of the players could secure a match win for the Tigers. In singles No.1, Purizaca lost 2-6, 3-6. At No.2, Hartman could not achieve a win and the score was 2-6, 2-6. Single No.3 was played by Dasell, who lost 2-6, 0-6. At No.4, Avila lost 2-6, 2-6. In single No. 5, Adams finished 0-6, 0-6 and finally in single No. 6, Jensen lost 4-6, 3-6.
Next up for men’s tennis will be on Saturday, March 1, against Avila University at home. The Tigers will try to get the first win of the season and hopefully build momentum into the spring season.
