Ben Lahren (Sean Donohue)
Senior Ben Lahren (courtesy of Sean Donohue)

Johnnies Get First Tennis Win, 8-1 Over Concordia

2/14/2016 5:42:00 PM


Results

SARTELL, Minn. – Saint John's tennis earned its first win of the season with an 8-1 victory over Concordia-Moorhead on Sunday, Feb. 14, at Fitness Evolution in Sartell.

The Johnnies (1-2, 1-1 MIAC) jumped out to a 3-0 lead through doubles competition, including a thrilling 9-8 (10-8) win by seniors Jack Hansen (Dawson, Minn./Dawson-Boyd) and Andrew Nagel (Maple Grove, Minn.) at No. 1.

Hansen suffered SJU's lone loss on the day at No. 1 singles. He won the first set 6-2 but dropped the second by the same score before falling in the super-breaker, 10-7. The Johnnies won the other five singles matches in straight sets.

The Johnnies continue MIAC play at St. Olaf on Friday, Feb. 19. The match is scheduled for 6:30 at the West Hills Tennis and Fitness Center in Owatonna. 



 
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