GOSHEN, Ind. – Indiana Wesleyan University men’s tennis captured an 8-1 win on the road at Goshen (Ind.). The Wildcats remain unbeaten in three Crossroads League matches to begin the season which is the best start to a year since 2013.

MATCH VITALS

• Score:  Indiana Wesleyan def. Goshen (Ind.), 8-1
• Records:  Indiana Wesleyan 3-0, 3-0 Crossroads League   |   Goshen 2-2, 2-1 Crossroads League
• Location:   Goshen College Tennis Complex   |   Goshen College   |   Goshen, Indiana 
   

DOUBLES

• No. 1:  Eli Steiner/Daniel Zolnikov (IWU) def. Zuercher/Sharma (GC) 8-3
• No. 2:  Gavin White/Jacob Rankin (IWU) def. Kanther/Rush (GC) 8-2
• No. 3:  Austin Christner/Joel Montgomery (IWU) def. Weerasinghe/Ciudad (GC) 8-3
   

SINGLES

• No. 1:  Eli Steiner (IWU) def. Eric Zuercher (GC) 6-1, 6-2
• No. 2:  Juan Ciudad (GC) def. Joel Montgomery (IWU) 6-4, 6-4
• No. 3:  Daniel Zolnikov (IWU) def. Kart Sharma (GC) 6-3, 6-2
• No. 4:  Jacob Rankin (IWU) def. Aritha Weerasinghe (GC) 6-4, 6-4
• No. 5:  Austin Christner (IWU) def. Lukas Kanther (GC) 2-6, 6-2, 10-6
• No. 6:  Tyler Abbott (IWU) def. Evan Beck (GC) 6-0, 6-1
   

COACH SHIGLEY SAYS…

• “Goshen has a very deep team that excels at singles play. We knew we had to come out strong in doubles and play well from the onset. The guys did not disappoint and they were ready to play both physically and mentally and were able to win all three doubles points. We carried that momentum into singles play. I am very pleased with how the guys are playing right now. It was good to see Austin Christner come back and get the win after losing the first set. Jacob Rankin played an opponent that has given us fits over the years so it was great to see him get the win.”
   

UP NEXT FOR MEN’S TENNIS

• Indiana Wesleyan plays a doubleheader on Saturday on the road. IWU opens the day with a Crossroads League match at Bethel (Ind.) at 11 a.m. and then play Judson (Ill.) at 4:30 p.m.