The Ball State men’s tennis team defeated Western Michigan 4-3 today. The win improves the team’s record to 10-9 overall and 2-2 in Mid-American Conference play.
The Broncos jumped out to an early lead after capturing the point for doubles play. Ball State's sole doubles victory was a result of Junior Ray Leonard and senior Austin Smith defeating Western Michigan pair Nadin Indre and Ruben Greiner, 8-5.
In singles play though, Ball State captured four points.
Leonard fell at the No. 1 spot, giving Western Michigan a 2-0 lead.
Ball State fought back in the next four matches with wins from freshmen Andrew Stutz, Patrick Downs and Lucas Andersen. The Cardinals tied the match 3-3, setting the stage for junior Patrick Elliot.
Elliot defeated Western Michigan’s Greiner 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to secure Ball State’s fourth point, and the team’s second conference victory of the season.
Ball State returns to action against non-conference opponent IUPUI at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Singles competition
1. Nadin Indre (WMU) defeated Ray Leonard (BSU) 6-2, 6-4
2. Patrick Elliott (BSU) defeated Ruben Greiner (WMU) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
3. Lucas Andersen (BSU) defeated Andrew Cahn (WMU) 7-5, 2-6, 6-3
4. Matt Hamilton (WMU) defeated Austin Smith (BSU) 7-5, 3-6, 6-1
5. Patrick Downs (BSU) defeated Jim Beckwith (WMU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Andrew Stutz (BSU) defeated Michael Treis (WMU) 6-2, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Ray Leonard/Austin Smith (BSU) defeated Nadin Indre/Ruben Greiner (WMU) 8-5
2. Andrew Cahn/Stephen Payne (WMU) defeated Patrick Elliott/Andrew Stutz (BSU) 8-5
3. Matt Hamilton/Michael Treis (WMU) defeated Matt Helm/Lucas Andersen (BSU) 8-7 (7-3)
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