Montgomery, Ala. — The Blue Mountain Christian University men’s tennis team concluded play at the SSAC Roundup with a 7-0 loss to William Carey, which is tied for No. 6 in the latest NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches Poll.
The Toppers faced a nationally ranked opponent in their final match of the event. They gained experience against one of the top programs in the country as conference play continues.
In doubles action, Adriaan Englebrecht and Luis Lainer lost 1-6 on the No. 1 court. Caleb Rogers and Craig Blevins fell 3-6 on the No. 2 court. Pablo Cruz and Kevin Kotzé were defeated 0-6 on the No. 3 court.
Singles play saw Englebrecht drop his match 2-6, 3-6. Blevins lost 0-6, 1-6, while Rogers and Lainer were defeated 0-6, 0-6, and 2-6, 0-6, respectively. Juan Daniel Aravelo also lost his match 0-6, 0-6, closing out the Toppers’ participation at the event.
Blue Mountain now shifts focus to the remainder of its conference schedule. The team is looking to build on the experience gained at the Roundup.
