SCAD-Atlanta 7, Grinnell 2
Luther 5, Grinnell 4
ORLANDO, Fla. – Grinnell College and Luther College have had some thrilling men's tennis battles over the years, and Monday was no different.
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All three doubles matches were by 9-8 scores, and five of the six singles matches went to three sets in Luther's 5-4 victory.
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Cole Miller '17 and
Tommy Pitcher '17 each enjoyed two victories in the match. Miller won 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 at No. 1 singles, Pitcher posted a 2-6, 7-5, 10-8 victory at No. 3 singles and the two combined to win 9-8 at No. 1 doubles.
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Grinnell's other win came from
Sam Stickels '19 at No. 2 singles. He won 7-5, 7-5.
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Earlier in the day, Grinnell lost a 7-2 decision to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)-Atlanta. Grinnell's wins were in singles with
Ben Cobin '20 at No. 3 (6-4, 3-6, 10-6) and
Jack Lunn '20 at No. 6 (6-3, 6-1).
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Grinnell, 5-7, takes on Babson College on Tuesday.
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