HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College tennis teams wrapped up their 2024 season at home with a hard-fought matchup against Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The men's team narrowly fell 4-3 in a thrilling contest, while the women's team faced a tough opponent in a 7-0 loss.
Men's Match Recap: Tabor 3
The Bluejays men's team came out strong in doubles play, picking up a win at #3 where Alexandre Boljesic and John Ferley posted a 6-4 victory. OKWU claimed the doubles point after winning the matches at #1 and #2.
In singles play, the Bluejays made a strong push:
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Ko Osuga earned a straight-set win at #1, 6-3, 6-4.
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Ethan Kutz dominated at #3 with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 performance.
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Peter Jost handled his opponent at #5, winning 6-2, 6-2.
With the match tied at 3-3, the deciding point came down to the #4 singles line. Despite a strong effort, Alexandre Boljesic fell in a tight battle, 6-3, 7-6(0), as Tabor came up just short.
Additional singles matches included John Ferley at #6 and Jake Goertzen at #2.
Women's Match Recap: OKWU 7, Tabor 0
The Bluejays women's team faced a tough OKWU lineup and fell 7-0 in their season finale.
With a short roster, Tabor forfeited the #3 doubles and #6 singles positions. On the court:
With these results, both Tabor squads conclude their 2024 season. The men's team showed impressive depth and resilience in a close contest, while the women continued to fight through adversity with heart and determination. The match marked the final home appearance for the Bluejays this year, bringing a close to another season of growth and grit on the court.
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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).
