North Dakota men's tennis fought hard during a non-conference match against Air Force but ultimately lost 5-2. The Fighting Hawks had a lead in doubles play but struggled in singles, leading to their decline. With this defeat, North Dakota moves to a 13-9 overall record, while Air Force improves to 9-11.

By the Numbers
  • North Dakota won 2 out of 3 doubles matches, gaining a 1-0 lead initially.
  • Suresh Kumar was the only player for North Dakota to secure a singles victory with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
State of Play
  • North Dakota was competitive in doubles, winning two matches after losing the first.
  • Singles play saw three matches go to three sets but North Dakota couldn't capitalize, losing all three.
What's Next

The Fighting Hawks will finish the regular season on the road against Illinois State on April 18, aiming to improve their record.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong start in doubles, North Dakota will need to shore up their singles play to compete more effectively in future matches.