Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Alma College men's tennis team lost 5-4 to the University of St. Francis (IN) on Sunday (Feb. 24). The Scots fall to 1-3 on the year while the Cougars improve to 3-9.

How It Happened

• After dropping the first set, Brandon Ralston (Cadillac, Mich. / Cadillac) came from behind to defeat Jay Stanchin 0-6, 6-3, 10-6.
• Brett Reuter (Armada, Mich. / Armada) won a tight contest with Tyler Christlieb, 6-4, 7-5.
• Jadon House (Brighton, Mich. / Brighton) easily took care of Alex Stavretis, 6-1, 6-2.
• David Suidgeest (St. Johns, Mich. / St. Johns), Brendan Murdie (Novi, Mich. / Walled Lake Western) and Tait Morrissey (Canadian Lakes, Mich. / Big Rapids) all took losses in the rest of singles competition.
• The team of Murdie and Suidgeest picked up the only doubles win, 8-2 over Jarod May & Steve Mullaney.

Up Next

The Scots return to action on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. for a match against Manchester University (IN).

Singles

1. Brandon Ralston vs. Jay Stanchin (0-6, 6-3, 10-6)
2. Brett Reuter vs. Tyler Christlieb (6-4, 7-5)
3. Jadon House vs. Alex Stavretis (6-1, 6-2)
4. David Suidgeest vs. Jarod May (4-6, 3-6)
5. Brendan Murdie vs. Tony Tomeh (5-7, 3-6)
6. Tait Morrissey vs. Reggie Garrett (6-7 [2], 1-6)

Doubles

1. Brandon Ralston & Brett Reuter vs. Jay Stanchin & Tyler Christlieb (7-8 [2])
2. Jadon House & Tait Morrissey vs. Tony Tomeh & Alex Stavretis (0-8)
3. Brendan Murdie & David Suidgeest vs. Jarod May & Steve Mullaney (8-2)