MARION, Ind. – Indiana Wesleyan University men’s tennis won five of six singles matches to earn a come-from-behind victory over Marian (Ind.) on Saturday in Crossroads League action. Marian claimed two win in doubles before the Wildcats stormed back in singles competition to win 6-3.

MATCH VITALS

• Score:  Indiana Wesleyan def. Marian (Ind.), 6-3
• Records:  Indiana Wesleyan 2-0, 2-0 Crossroads League   |   Marian 1-1, 1-1 Crossroads League
• Location:   Sutter Tennis Center   |   Indiana Wesleyan University   |   Marion, Indiana 
   

DOUBLES

• No. 1:  Bogle/Deiters (MU) def. Eli Steiner/Daniel Zolnikov (IWU) 8-2
• No. 2:  Roberts/Wittenbaum (MU) def. Gavin White/Jacob Rankin (IWU) 8-4
• No. 3:  Austin Christner/Joel Montgomery (IWU) def. Lesnick/Marroquin (MU) 8-4
   

SINGLES

• No. 1:  Eli Steiner (IWU) def. Nathan Bogle (MU) 6-3, 6-4
• No. 2:  Ian Dieters (MU) def. Joel Montgomery (IWU) 7-6, 7-5
• No. 3:  Daniel Zolnikov (IWU) def. Noah Roberts (MU) 6-1, 6-2
• No. 4:  Jacob Rankin (IWU) def. Alex Wittenbaum (MU) 7-6, 4-6, 10-8
• No. 5:  Austin Christner (IWU) def. Nick Marroquin (MU) 6-2, 6-3
• No. 6:  Tyler Abbott (IWU) def. Turner Lesnick (MU) 6-1, 6-2 
   

COACH SHIGLEY SAYS…

• “The guys came out tight and nervous which resulted in a 2-1 deficit after doubles. Singles were a different story as we were able to win five out of six matches to take the 6-3 win. The guys will gain confidence from this and I think we will get better every match. We have a good mix of veteran players and newbies which makes for a good blend. The veterans are playing well and our freshmen are exciting to watch.”
   

UP NEXT FOR MEN’S TENNIS

• Indiana Wesleyan travels to Goshen on Tuesday for a Crossroads League match. The contest begins at 4 p.m. in Goshen, Indiana.