No. 39 Griffon Tennis concluded its regular season with a 6-1 loss against No. 41 Northwest Missouri State. The Griffons, who finished with a strong 16-4 overall record and a 7-2 MIAA mark, initially secured the doubles point but couldn't maintain momentum in singles play, losing all six matches. Priedite and Granero Boj both battled through tough three-set matches but ultimately fell short. Despite the loss, the team is shifting focus to postseason play ahead of the MIAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Griffons finished the regular season with a record of 16-4 and 7-2 in MIAA.
  • Priedite and Granero Boj each went to three sets in their singles matches but lost 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 and 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, respectively.
What's Next

The Griffons have secured a spot in the MIAA Tournament, where the top six teams from the conference will compete. Quarterfinal matches are scheduled for May 1, with the semifinals on May 2 and the championship match on May 3. Final seeding will be determined after the regular season concludes.

Bottom Line

Despite a disappointing end to their regular season, the Griffons' strong overall record positions them well as they enter the postseason. They have the potential to make an impact in the upcoming MIAA Tournament, highlighting their competitive spirit and resilience.