SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Wartburg men's tennis were upended by Morningside College on Friday, March 5 by a score of 4-3 in the first meeting between the two schools since 2017. 

The duo of Lucas Huffman and Jackson Eells improved to 4-3 in doubles when they took home a victory at the No. 1 position. The Marion, Iowa native Huffman then went on to defeat his opponent during the No. 1 singles match. Freshman Cade Davis continued to have a strong opening campaign when he earned his fourth victory during the third singles contest. Senior Jared Hefel concluded the match with a win of his own at the No. 6 spot. 

Singles Competition 
1. Lucas Huffman (WAR) def. Jaime Maza Martin (MOR) 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 (10)
2. Winyou Asavaruanchai (MOR) def. Jackson Eells (WAR) 6-1, 6-3
3. Cade Davis (WAR) def. Jory Opp (MOR) 6-3, 6-7 (4), 1-0 (8)
4. Garrett Seamans (MOR) def. Nile Petersen (WAR) 6-3, 6-4
5. Gabe DeLeo (MOR) def. Hunter Gerhardt (WAR) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (9)
6. Jared Hefel (WAR) def. Jay'Von McKinney (MOR) 1-6, 6-2, 1-0 (11)

Doubles Competition
1. Lucas Huffman/Jackson Eells (WAR) def. Jaime Maza Martin/Jory Opp (MOR) 6-1
2. Winyou Asavaruanchai/Gabe DeLeo (MOR) def. Cade Davis/Nile Petersen (WAR) 6-1
3. Brian Nathaniel/Garrett Seamans (MOR) def. Hunter Gerhardt/Jared Hefel (WAR) 6-1

The Knights will continue their weekend road trip on Saturday, March 6 when they travel to Owatonna, Minn. to take on Hamline University at 1 p.m.