SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Minnesota Morris men's tennis team fell by a score of 9-0 to the University of Wisconsin-Superior on Sunday afternoon. The loss puts the Cougars at 1-1 on the season.
Excellent serving and net play from UW-Superior laid the groundwork for a 3-0 lead after doubles. The Cougars won one game in the Nos. 1 and 3 matches, but were shut out at No. 2.
The tough matchups continued in singles as UW-Superior closed out the match relatively quickly with wins at Nos. 4 and 5 singles. Playing No. 5,
Paul Decker did push Carter LaMont to the limit in the first set before falling 7-6(2), 6-0.
Nick Garmen grew into the match but lost at No. 1, 6-1, 6-3.
Taiyo Larson also competed hard at No. 2 before dropping a 6-1, 6-2 decision.
Next up for the men's tennis team is a match against Saint John's University in Sartell, Minn. on March 26.
