By Hunter Chovanec, Sports Information Student Assistant

Albion, Mich.- The Alma College men's tennis team concluded their 2021 season with a victory over Albion College on Sunday (Apr. 25). The Scots clinched the 5-4 victory when Thomas Manko won his match in straight sets at number three singles. Alma finishes the year 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA.

The Scots earned one doubles victory when Caleb Schuring and Brendon Murdie defeated their Brit opponents 8-4. Other winners for the Scots included Brandon Ralston at number one singles, Schuring at second singles and Walker Michaels at number five singles. 

This concludes the season for Alma, they will return in the fall.

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RESULTS

Doubles

Gurzell / Malcolm (ALB) def. Ralston / Manko (ALM), 8-2

Schuring / Murdie (ALM) def. McGarry / P. Smoker (ALB), 8-4

Burkhart / Czarnecki (ALB) def. Bay / Michaels (ALM), 8-6

Singles

Ralston (ALM) def. Gurzell (ALB), 7-5, 2-6, 6-4

Schuring (ALM) def. McGarry (ALB), 6-3, 6-4

Manko (ALM) def. Burkhart (ALB), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6)

Malcolm (ALB) def. Murdie (ALM), 3-6, 6-2, 6-2

Michaels (ALM) def. P. Smoker (ALB), 6-2, 6-2

Czarnecki (ALB) def. Morrissey (ALM), 6-1, 6-0

FINAL SCORE: Alma 5 Albion 4