DC Tennis Tops Goshen in 2010 Home Opener

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men's tennis team continued its strong play since returning from a spring break trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Jackets improved to 3-1 since their return with a convincing, 8-1, victory against Goshen College on Saturday morning.

The match was controlled by DC throughout, as William Draur and Tyler Ault scored an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles and Austin Kleman combined with Trevor Ault to secure an 8-2 victory at the No. 2 doubles match.

The Jackets swept all six singles competitions to finish off the 8-1 team victory. Tyler Ault, Austin Kleman, Trevor Ault and Austin Gray each recorded their wins in straight sets at the 2-5 singles clashes, while William Draur pulled out a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 1 and Mark Vandevender earned a 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 victory at No. 6.

Defiance (3-6, 1-1 HCAC) will play another non-conference tilt on Tuesday, as it heads north to challenge Adrian (4-4) at 4:00 pm.

Defiance def. Goshen; 8-1

Singles
No. 1 – William Draur (DC) def. Alejandro Davalos; 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
No. 2 – Tyler Ault (DC) def. Benjamin Basnet; 6-4, 6-2
No. 3 – Austin Kleman (DC) def. Daniel Buschert; 6-3, 6-0
No. 4 – Trevor Ault (DC) def. Jordan Kauffman; 6-1, 6-1
No. 5 – Austin Gray (DC) def. Jackson Beck; 6-1, 6-2
No. 6 – Mark Vandevender (DC) def. Matthew Amstutz; 6-4, 4-6, 10-4

Doubles
No. 1 – Draur/Ty. Ault (DC) def. Davalos/Kauffman; 8-1
No. 2 – Kleman/Tr. Ault (DC) def. Basnet/Buschert; 8-2
No. 3 – Beck/Amstutz (GC) def. Gray/Vandevender; 9-7