Lake Forest, Ill. – The Carroll University men's tennis team lost 2-7 yesterday to the hands of Lake Forest College.
 
In doubles, all three Pioneer duos were beaten. Luke Barter/Sam Fay gave their company a run, but couldn't overcome and fell 6-8. Joseph Harrison/Lucas Nay fell 4-8, and Brian Trefliek/Michael Rose were defeated 3-8.
 
In singles, the men were able to supply two wins behind the efforts of Harrison and Rose. Harrison faced a grueling matchup, going all the way to the third set. After falling in extra rounds in the first set (6-7 (4-7)), he bounced back with a 6-1 second set, and a final tie breaker of 10-7 to take the victory. Rose gained his first collegiate win, with a decisive two set finish (6-3, 6-3). Nay faced adversity and tried to come back like Harrison, but fell in three sets (3-6, 6-1, 10-7). Bater, Fay, and Trefliek fell in straight sets to their opponents.
 
The men will have their first home match against Wisconsin Lutheran College on Feb. 23, taking place in Elkhorn, Wis.. 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).