LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Coe College Men's Tennis team swept Nebraska Wesleyan University 9-0 in their first outdoor match of the year. The Kohawks improve to 10-0 (4-0 A-R-C) on the year while the Prairie Wolves drop to 1-2 (1-2 A-R-C).
The Kohawks captured a 3-0 lead after doubles picking up decisive wins at all three spots.
Jordan Oaks/Jack Cook secured the first point for the Kohawks with a quick 8-1 win at number three. Shortly behind was
Jon Lansing/Nathan Meskell recording an 8-1 win at number two, and
Rami Hemaidan/Bo Wilson completed the sweep winning 8-2 at number one.
Oaks kicked off singles play wasting no time and recording a 6-0, 6-0 win at number five. Hemaidan clinched the meet and keeps his hot streak going with a 6-0, 6-3 at number one, while Lansing took a 6-3, 6-1 win at the number two spot. Cook fought through the gusts of wind to give the Kohawks their seventh point grabbing a 7-6, 2-6, 10-7 win at number six. Wilson and Meskell finished the sweep on the day taking 6-0, 6-2 & 6-4, 6-2 wins at their respective four and three spots.
"This was a good day to be outside and become comfortable with uncomfortable climate conditions," said Head Coach
Eric Rodgers.
Coe 9 – Nebraska Wesleyan 0
Doubles Results
- Rami Hemaidan/Bo Wilson (COE) def. Carey/Rademacher (NWU) 8-2
- Jon Lansing/Nathan Meskell (COE) def. Olsen/Retzlaff (NWU) 8-1
- Jordan Oaks/Jack Cook (COE) def. Luhoefener/Le (NWU) 8-1
Singles Results
- Rami Hemaidan (COE) def. Ryan Carey (NWU) 6-0, 6-3
- Jon Lansing (COE) def. Max Rademacher (NWU) 6-3, 6-1
- Nathan Meskell (COE) def. Will Olsen (NWU) 6-4, 6-2
- Bo Wilson (COE) def. Hayden Retzlaff (NWU) 6-0, 6-2
- Jordan Oaks (COE) def. Cole Luhoefener (NWU) 6-0, 6-0
- Jack Cook (COE) def. Vinh Le (NWU) 7-6(3), 2-6, 10-7
Up next: The Kohawks return to the courts on Saturday April 3 in Peoria, Illinois for a non-conference clash with Principia University.