Athletics

Men’s Tennis Shuts Out St. Thomas, Clinches Share Of MIAC Title

The No. 6 Gustavus men’s tennis team completed a convincing 9-0 shutout over St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon on the Brown Outdoor Tennis Courts, marking the first home outdoor match of the season. The win moves the Gusties to 20-8 overall and 8-0 in the MIAC. The Gusties have also clinched at least a share…

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ST. PETER, Minn. – The No. 6 Gustavus men’s tennis team completed a convincing 9-0 shutout over St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon on the Brown Outdoor Tennis Courts, marking the first home outdoor match of the season. The win moves the Gusties to 20-8 overall and 8-0 in the MIAC. The Gusties have also clinched at least a share of the MIAC regular season championship since they are the sole undefeated team remaining with one match left to play. Gustavus travels to Saint John’s tomorrow for a 1 p.m. match and a chance to win the conference title outright.

Gustavus 9, St. Thomas 0

Singles

  1. Michael O’Neil (So., Edina, Minn.) (GACM) def. Nick Vossen (UST) 6-2, 7-6
  2. Gabe Steinwand (Sr., Moorhead, Minn.) (GACM) def. Ben Wait (UST) 6-4, 6-0
  3. Mason Bultje (Sr., Mankato, Minn.) (GACM) def. Sterling Sibley (UST) 6-4, 6-2
  4. Xavier Sanga (Fy., Madison, Wis.) (GACM) def. Erich Nuss (UST) 6-2, 6-2
  5. Lawrence Hiquiana (Fy., Downers Grove, Ill.) (GACM) def. Zach LeVene (UST) 6-0, 6-4
  6. Mouaad Alhouni (Fy., Tripoli, Libya) (GACM) def. Jordan Schenck (UST) 6-2, 7-5

Doubles

  1. Mohanad Alhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya)/Patrick Whaling (Jr., Manakin Sabot, Va.) (GACM) def. Sterling Sibley/Ben Wait (UST) 8-1
  2. Tommy Entwistle (Sr., Sioux Falls, S.D.)/Chase Johnson (Jr., Golden Valley, Minn.) (GACM) def. Jordan Schenck/Nick Vossen (UST) 8-4
  3. Yassine Derbani (So., Casablana, Morocco)/Michael O’Neil (GACM) def. Zach LeVene/Erich Nuss (UST) 8-3