Grinnell 8, Bethel 1
Gustavus Adolphus 9, Grinnell 0

ST. PETER, Minn. – The Grinnell College men's tennis team had a strong outing Saturday, beginning with an 8-1 victory over Bethel University.
 
The Pioneers swept singles play with Elliott Czarnecki '15 (5-7, 6-2, 10-6), Cole Miller '17 (6-3, 6-2), Emilio Gomez '15 (6-3, 6-3), Aaron Lapkin '15 (6-1, 6-3), Charlie Wilhelm '15 (6-1, 6-2) and Rob Storrick '15 (6-1, 3-6, 10-4).
 
Doubles wins were by the teams of Czarnecki and Tommy Pitcher '17 at No. 1 (8-3) and Miller and C.J. Ray '16 at No. 3 (8-3).
 
Grinnell then took on nationally-ranked Gustavus Adolphus College and lost 9-0. Gustavus Adolphus is ranked 14th in the nation and fourth regionally, while the Pioneers entered the match 12th in the region.
 
Despite the final score, the Pioneers battled toe-to-toe in several matches, including Czarnecki at No. 1 singles. He took the nation's eighth-ranked and region's second-ranked player to three sets before losing 6-3, 3-6, 10-5.
 
At No. 1 doubles, Czarnecki and Pitcher lost a narrow 9-7 decision to the nation's sixth-ranked and region's second-rated team.
 
Grinnell, 7-5 on the season, hosts Grand View and Hastings this coming Saturday.