DC Gets Past Goshen for Non-Conference Victory

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team picked up its second-straight win and third in its last four matches with a 5-4 victory at Goshen College on Tuesday afternoon. Austin Kleman paved the way with wins at No. 2 singles and doubles.

Kleman teamed with Joe Caig to take an 8-6 win over Goshen’s No. 2 tandem of Chanuk Algama and Beakal Girma. Defiance also earned the point at No. 3 doubles due to a forfeit.

The Yellow Jackets then pulled out the 5-4 team victory by splitting the six singles competitions. Kleman handled Alex Dominquez in straight sets at No. 2 singles, while Adam Fausey and Steve McQuade also notched wins.

Defiance (7-12) will get back into HCAC play on Thursday when it hosts Manchester at 4:00 pm.

Defiance def. Goshen; 5-4

Doubles Results
No. 1 – Sabanathan/Dominguez (GC) def. Kurtz/Fausey; 8-4
No. 2 – Kleman/Caig (DC) def. Algama/Girma; 8-6
No. 3 – McQuade/Cottos (DC) won by forfeit

Singles Results
No. 1 – Sashi Sabanathan (GC) def. Tim Kurtz; 6-1, 6-2
No. 2 – Austin Kleman (DC) def. Alex Dominguez; 6-3, 6-0
No. 3 – Adam Fausey (DC) def. Chanuk Algama; 6-4, 6-4
No. 4 – Beakal Girma (GC) def. Joe Caig; 6-3, 4-6, 10-7
No. 5 – Bruck Shibru (GC) def. Aaron Cottos; 6-4, 0-6, 13-11
No. 6 – Steve McQuade (DC) won by forfeit