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Men's Tennis Nick Nemeth - Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information

Men's Tennis Bows Out of MIAA Tournament

Grand Rapids, MI – Alma College Men's Tennis was on the road Saturday to take part in the MIA Men's Tennis Tournament. This was Alma's first postseason action since the 2015 season on the men's side. The Scots were defeated by the 3-seed Calvin, 4-0.

In doubles play, the Knights claimed the team point, sweeping the three matches. Jake Lasceski and Ashton Trnka were defeated at #1, 6-2. An identical 6-2 score saw Tatenda Mukudu and August Sack fall at #2, and the #3 pairing of Eli Festerling and John Laxton were dropped 6-4.

In singles play, Lasceski was defeated 6-2, 6-0 at #1. Festerling fell at #3 by the same scoreline of 6-2, 6-0. The #6 matchup ended things as Laxton fell 6-2, 6-1 to clinch the match for Calvin, bringing all other action to a halt per playoff regulations.

Alma ends the season at 4-14, and looks forward to 2025-26.
 
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Players Mentioned

Eli Festerling

Eli Festerling

Sophomore
Jake Lasceski

Jake Lasceski

Junior
John Laxton

John Laxton

Sophomore
Tatenda Mukudu

Tatenda Mukudu

Junior
August Sack

August Sack

Senior
Ashton Trnka

Ashton Trnka

Junior

Players Mentioned

Eli Festerling

Eli Festerling

Sophomore
Jake Lasceski

Jake Lasceski

Junior
John Laxton

John Laxton

Sophomore
Tatenda Mukudu

Tatenda Mukudu

Junior
August Sack

August Sack

Senior
Ashton Trnka

Ashton Trnka

Junior