Release written by Michelle McGinn ('22)
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Lewis & Clark men's tennis team's hot streak was extinguished by the Pacific University Boxers on Sunday, as Pacific defeated the Pioneers 9-0 at the L&C Tennis Dome.
"Overall it was a good learning experience as the team heads into a couple weekends of break before their next match," assistant tennis coach Phalkun Mam said.
Key Moments
Lewis & Clark had a rough afternoon starting off with three doubles losses. Pacific held the Pioneers to one game or fewer in all three doubles contests.
The Boxers continued their intense play into singles competition winning all six matches. Kristian Peev's singles streak was broken by a straight set (6-2, 6-0) sweep by Boxers Mason Tran.
"To be competitive at all, we had to be intense too, and we just weren't ready for that pace or intensity," Mam said. "Overall it was a good learning experience, as the team heads into a couple of weekends of break before their next match."
Deeper Look
- Peev suffered his first singles loss since February 19 at Division I Portland State University.
- Pacific moved to 3-1 in conference play. All three of their victories have been by 9-0 sweeps.
- Lewis & Clark (3-1, 5-2) is tied for second in the conference with Pacific (3-1, 3-4). George Fox (4-0, 6-1) leads the conference and defeated Pacific by a 6-3 score on Saturday.
Who's Next
Lewis & Clark will have a two week bye to reset and get healthy before hosting the #1 George Fox Bruins on April 2 at 11 am at the L&C Tennis Dome.
