WAVERLY, Iowa – Lucas Huffman became the all-time leader in singles wins in Wartburg history with his win today and men's tennis defeated the University of Dubuque 9-0 to move to 2-1 in American Rivers Conference play and 19-7 overall.
The Knights won every match in straight sets to secure the sweep over Dubuque. Huffman picked up his record setting win in number one singles over Milan Zivkovic.
The record was held by Tom Koenen from the 2009-10 season until now and he also is the program leader in doubles wins. Huffman now has 56 singles wins and 51 of those wins have come at the number one singles position. The Marion, Iowa native also owns the school record for number one singles wins.
Cade Davis and
Griffin Steiniger moved to 5-0 in doubles play after their win in number two doubles play today.
Next Time Out
The Knights will continue their record-breaking season on the road at Martin Luther College Saturday, Apr. 9.
Wartburg 9, Dubuque, University of 0
Singles competition
1.
Lucas Huffman (WARMT) def. Milan Zivkovic (DBQM) 6-4, 6-1
2.
Cade Davis (WARMT) def. Stefan Zrnic (DBQM) 6-2, 6-1
3.
Jackson Eells (WARMT) def. Ryan Kiddle (DBQM) 6-2, 6-3
4.
Griffin Steiniger (WARMT) def. Josh Husemann (DBQM) 6-2, 6-0
5.
AJ Wilkins (WARMT) def. Zach Norman (DBQM) 6-2, 6-1
6.
Kyle Sehlin (WARMT) def. Dawson Freese (DBQM) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1.
Lucas Huffman/
Jackson Eells (WARMT) def. Stefan Zrnic/Josh Husemann (DBQM) 8-0
2.
Cade Davis/
Griffin Steiniger (WARMT) def. Zach Norman/Brady McIntyre (DBQM) 8-1
3.
AJ Wilkins/
Kyle Sehlin (WARMT) def. Ryan Kiddle/Dawson Freese (DBQM) 8-2
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