SIOUX FALLS S.D.-- Augustana men's tennis holds a 3-2 record on the season. The Vikings travel to St. Peters, Minnesota, this weekend for matches against Grinnell and Gustavus Adolphus with match times slated for 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.
The Pioneers
Grinnell is 5-1 in early season play, with a two-win streak brewing. The pioneers also earned the top spot as preseason favorites to win the Midwest Conference.
The Lions
Gustavus Adolphus is sitting 3-2 in early season play. The lions also grabbed the top spot as preseason favorites to win the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The Vikings
Augustana holds a record of 3-2 on the season. Most recently the Vikings split competition against Midland and Doane, last weekend.
Senior
Frank Kelly will look to keep his perfect record in singles. Kelly has two wins on the season at No. 6 singles. Junior
North Knewtson as won three-of-four singles, two coming at the No. 4 position and the other at the No. 5 position.
No. 1 doubles complied of senior
Logan Barr and freshman
Cade Damgaard hold a record of 5-1 on the season. Sophomore
Jakson Stoutamire has compiled three wins at No. 3 doubles with interchanging partners of Knewtson, Kelly, and freshman
Tory Shafer.
Quotable
"We are looking forward to a weekend of challenging matches," head coach
Marc Kurtz said. "Both teams we play are very strong and we need to hae a good week of practice."
The Vikings will have some downtime before heading to Puerto Rico for spring break play March 10-12.
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