FRIDLEY, Minn. - North Central University (NCU) men's tennis had a quick turnaround after competing less than 24 hours prior as they took on the University of Northwestern - St. Paul (UNW) in their opening conference matchup of the season. Although the Rams failed to win a match, they showed continued improvement in the young season. North Central's biggest push towards growth was seen in the doubles combination of Judah Smith and Micah Peterson who lost a tough 8-4 battle to the Eagles. 

Match Recap
Singles

• No. 1 Singles - Davis Pfaff (UNW) defeats Pete Ortega (NCU) in two sets (6-1, 6-0)
• No. 2 Singles - Matthew Wedin (UNW) defeats Judah Smith (NCU) in two sets (6-0, 6-0)
• No. 3 Singles - Tyrus Studer (UNW) defeats Ryan Knight (NCU) in two sets (6-1, 6-0)
• No. 4 Singles - Jack Geurkink (UNW) defeats Micah Peterson (NCU) in two sets (6-0, 6-0)
• No. 5 Singles - Isaac Velgersdyk (UNW) defeats Isaac Peterson (NCU) in two sets (6-0, 6-0)
• No. 6 Singles - Joel Fremling (UNW) defeats Caleb Van Natta (NCU) in two sets (6-1, 6-0)

Doubles

• No. 1 Doubles - Pfaff/Wedin (UNW) defeat Ortega/Knight (NCU) by a score of 8-1
• No. 2 Doubles - Studer/Geurkink (UNW) defeat Smith/M.Peterson (NCU) by a score of 8-4
• No. 3 Doubles - Velgersdyk/Adam Ryerse (UNW) defeat I.Peterson/Ezekial Goggleye (NCU) by a score of 8-0

Looking Ahead
The Rams are back in action later next month on March 20th against Martin Luther College in a home matchup. The match will be held in Lakeville, Minn. and is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m.

Media: For further information, contact Mike Knipe at 612-343-3541 or email mjknipe@northcentral.edu.