HILLSBORO, Kan. – The Tabor College men's and women's tennis teams took on the University of St. Mary's on Saturday, March 29, in a tough conference matchup. Despite competitive play from the men's team, the Spires proved too strong, handing both Bluejay squads a defeat.

"Tough day today on both sides," head coach Jeremy Nelson said. "The men were very competitive, and we lost three very close matches, but in the end, Saint Mary was too good today. Now we regroup because we have a short turnaround, hosting McPherson College on Monday."

Men's Results (Lost 0-7)

Doubles:

• Ko Osuga and Jake Goertzen lost 4-6

• Ethan Kutz and Peter Jost won 6-0

• Alexandre Boljesic and Collin Branam lost 2-6

Singles:

• Kutz lost 1-6, 2-6

• Osuga lost 4-6, 3-6

• Goertzen lost in extra play 3-6, 7-6, 4-6

• Boljesic lost in extra play 6-3, 1-6, 3-6

• Jost lost in extra play 3-6, 6-3, 8-10

• Branam lost 1-6, 4-6

• Felipe Rodriguez played an unscored singles match

Women's Results (Lost 0-7)

Doubles:

• Fiorella Villa and Piper Foegen lost 0-6

• Margaret Bates and Cassidy Boyer lost 0-6

Singles:

• Villa lost 0-6, 0-6

• Foegen lost 0-6, 0-6

• Bates lost 0-6, 0-6

• Boyer lost 0-6, 0-6

• Sheridan Bussard lost 0-6, 0-6

Looking Ahead

The Bluejays will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare to host McPherson College on Monday, March 31, at the Hillsboro Sports Complex. With a short turnaround, Tabor will aim to regroup and put up a strong fight against another tough KCAC opponent.

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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).