Lima, Ohio- For the first time this season after dropping the doubles point, Arizona Christian fought back and won the team match with four wins in singles over Indiana Tech on Thursday. The Firestorm played their fourth straight match indoors at the Westwood Tennis and Fitness Center.
Match Info
- Match scores: Arizona Christian- 4, Indiana Tech- 2
- Records: Arizona Christian- 5-6, Indiana Tech- 4-3
- NAIA Rankings: Arizona Christian- RV, Indiana Tech- RV
- Westwood Tennis and Fitness Center, Lima, OH
Inside Box Scores
- The Warriors won in doubles three before Hugo Abril and Jonas Wand won 6-1 to tie the doubles effort
- But IT pulled off the win in doubles two to earn the doubles point
- Abril evened the overall match by rolling through singles one
- Lennert Lemahieu was not far behind as he gave ACU a 2-1 cushion
- Wand dropped his opening set but countered with 6-1 and 6-4 victories to put the Firestorm in striking distance of the win
- Indiana Tech moved one point closer with a win on five
- Fenosoa Rasendra took care of business in double 6-2 fashion to lock up the team win
Thoughts from Coach Carlisle
"Unfortunately we got off to a really slow start today, but we took care of business in singles to get the win. Our top three helped us flip the script quickly and put all the pressure on IT when the 4-6 matches went on. It definitely was not our prettiest match, but we fought well and picked up the energy after doubles to come out with a gritty win. Tomorrow with Grace will be a battle, but the guys are excited for it and they know what is on the line so I know they will be ready."
Up Next
Friday will see Arizona Christian square off with NAIA number 17 ranked Grace (IN).
