CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. – The Nebraska Wesleyan men's tennis team closed its regular season with a 7-0 loss to #65 Coe College on Saturday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Despite the result, the Prairie Wolves secured their spot in next week's American Rivers Conference Tournament, set to begin Tuesday.

How It Happened

Coe, ranked #65 in the latest ITA national poll, took control early with three decisive doubles wins. Coe topped Nebraska Wesleyan's Jacob Balfany and Sam Rademacher 6-1 at No. 1, while Gavin Nichols and Tyler Blair fell by the same score at No. 2. Ian Armbrust and Glenn McChristian rounded out doubles play with a 6-1 defeat at No. 3.

In singles, the Prairie Wolves fought but couldn't crack Coe's lineup. Balfany pushed Bryton Short at No. 1 before falling 6-3, 6-3. Nichols battled Joshua Tiemann at No. 2, while Rademacher forced a tight second set against Grant Idoux at No. 3 before dropping the match 6-3, 7-5. Blair and Armbrust also faced tough tests at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, while McChristian retired early at No. 6.

Up Next

The Prairie Wolves turn their attention to the A-R-C Tournament, where they'll look to make noise as postseason play begins. Matchups and location will be announced in the coming days.