MVNU Tennis Stumbles Against Lancers

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's and women's tennis teams hosted the Grace College Lancers in a Crossroads League match at the Ramser Tennis Courts on Saturday, March 21.

The men's team for the Lancers entered the day ranked at No. 20 in the nation. MVNU had a hard time with the visitors from Winona Lake as the men fell by a final of 0-7. Despite the loss, Blake Boyer and Ryan Almovodar put up a fight in their double's matchup, getting two set points before falling 2-6.

The women's team also battled the Lancers and fell in the end by a score of 0-7 as well. Andi Green put up a fight in the first game of her single's matchup, earning three points, but she'd fall in the end with scores of 3-6 and 0-6. Elisha Burson battled hard for MVNU, falling by scores of 2-6 and 2-6.

What's Next

MVNU will host Indiana Wesleyan University on Tuesday, March 24 at the Ramser Tennis Courts. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,200 students from 36 states, 1 U.S. commonwealth and 41 foreign countries.