The Bethel University Men's Tennis Team faced a tough match, falling 4-0 to No. 8 Holy Cross College. Despite a strong start with a doubles victory from Dimitar Berdankov and Lukas Slivar at No. 1, the team lost the doubles point overall. In singles, several matches were competitive, but ultimately, they were unable to secure any wins, as players like Berdankov and Aidyn Batyrbekov fought hard but fell short. Coach Jamal Henry praised the team's performance and noted that winning the doubles point could have shifted momentum. The Pilots are set to play against Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats on April 15.

By the Numbers
  • Bethel secured a doubles win at No. 1, 6-4.
  • Dimitar Berdankov's singles match was 4-6, 3-2 (abandoned).
State of Play
  • Bethel faced a strong Holy Cross team, ranked in the top 10 nationally.
  • The team is looking to bounce back against Indiana Wesleyan on April 15.
What's Next

After the match against Holy Cross, the Pilots aim to regroup and improve their performance when they take on the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats. Successfully winning this upcoming match will be crucial for building momentum as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

The loss to Holy Cross serves as a benchmark for Bethel鈥檚 Men's Tennis team, highlighting areas for improvement while demonstrating potential against elite competition. The team must capitalize on their next opportunity against Indiana Wesleyan to gain confidence and momentum moving forward.