Match Results
Playing at GLIAC opponent Tiffin University on Sunday, the Malone University men's tennis team lost an 8-1 decision to the host Dragons. With the loss, the Pioneers are now 8-14 overall on the season and 1-7 in GLIAC play. Tiffin improved to 15-6 overall and to 4-4 in the GLIAC with the win.
For the second match in a row,
Youssef ElSonbaty playing at #1 singles, earned the Pioneers' only win on the day as he produced a 7-5, 6-3 victory over his Dragon opponent.
Nate Davis, at #2 singles, competed in a marathon three-set match but came up just short of victory in a 7-5, 4-6, 9-11 loss. In addition, #5 singles player
Steffan Dwarkasingh won three games in each set against his foe in a 6-3, 6-3 loss.
In doubles, ElSonbaty and Davis, at #1 doubles, came the closest to a win but dropped an 8-5 decision to their opponents.
Malone will next compete in its final road match of the season on Tuesday when the squad makes the short trip north to Walsh University for a 3:00 p.m. contest.