February 3, 2009

SALEM, Ore., - The Lewis & Clark men’s tennis team fell in Northwest Conference action to Willamette on Sunday evening by the final score of 7-2 on the road. The Pioneers fall to 1-7 on the season and 1-5 in the NWC, while Willamette improves to 4-1 in both the NWC and overall.

Both of the Pioneers points came in singles action, with Vincent Groot earning the teams first point. Groot faced-off with Andrew Murakami in the No. 1 singles spot, taking him down in two straight sets 7-5, 6-3. William Parker grabbed the teams other point from the No. 5 spot when he knocked off Micah Mack in two straight sets with a 6-3, 6-4 victory.

The Pios return to action on Saturday, March 6 when they play host to Pacific at the Tennis Dome with the first serve set for 4 p.m.