WEST BEND, Wis. – The No. 31-ranked Gustavus men’s tennis team defeated DePauw University by a score of 8-1 Saturday, improving its overall record to 20-7.
“The guys played a very good match against a strong Depauw team,” said Head Coach Tommy Valentini. “The doubles were well played and close. We trusted our plan and each other down the stretch and handled some tense moments very well. I was pleased with how we competed and created momentum heading to singles. In the singles each guy did well to stay in the present and make sound tactical decisions. We competed with poise and we’re grateful it translated to a winning result. Now we look forward to an exciting challenge tomorrow.”
Singles
- Mohanad Alhouni (Jr., Tripoli, Libya) (GAC) def. Dan Rodefeld (DPU) 6-1, 6-0
- Zach Ekstein (Jr., Eagan, Minn.) (GAC) def. Matt Santen (DPU) 6-4, 6-7, 10-6
- Patrick Whaling (So., Mankiob Sabot, Va.) def. Patrick Farrell (DPU) 6-4, 6-3
- Tommy Entwistle (Jr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) (GAC) def. Greg Frauenheim (DPU) 6-2, 6-3
- Chase Johnson (So., Golden Valley, Minn.) (GAC) def. Petar Barcot (DPU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
- Yassine Derbani (Fy., Casablanca, Morocco) (GAC) def. Nate Wallace (DPU) 6-2, 7-5
Doubles
- Alhouni/Whaling (GAC) def. Patrick Farrell/John Daseke (DPU) 9-8
- Entwistle/Johnson (GAC) def. Nate Wallace/Harold Martin (DPU) 8-6
- Dan Rodefeld/Matt Santen (DPU) def. David Hagberg (Sr., Eden Prairie, Minn.)/Derbani (GAC) 9-7
Tomorrow, the Gusties return to action in West Bend, Wis., taking on the No. 5-ranked University of Chicago at 10 a.m.