Jackson, Wis. – The Carroll University men's tennis team fell in their second match of the day to UW-La Crosse by the score of 1-8. This snaps the men's two match winning streak, and they currently sit at 2-3 on the season.
 
In doubles, all three Pioneer teams were closed out. Lucas Nay and Joseph Harrison put up a strong case, but were edged by their opponents (4)7-8. Luke Barter and Sam Fay couldn't come close enough with a 5-8 final, and Brian Trefliek and Michael Rose were swept 0-8.
 
In singles, Nay recorded the lone win for the Pioneeers, in his three set thriller. Nay controlled set one 6-3, but slipped up in set two 1-6. The tie breaker went in favor of Nay 1-0(8). Harrison, Trefliek, Barter, Rose, and Fay were all bested in two sets. Fay tried to push for a tie breaker, but fell in set two (2)6-7.
 
The men begin their spring break trip next Friday, where they will play four matches away from the Wisconsin cold. Once they return, CCIW play will begin. Stay up to date on Carroll men's tennis this season by going online to www.gopios.com, or by following the Pioneers on Facebook (Carroll University Athletics), Twitter (@pio_athletics), and Instagram (@pio_athletics).