THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Cal Lutheran men's tennis started SCIAC play with a tough test as the Kingsmen fell to No. 2 CMS, 9-0, on Friday afternoon at Poulson Tennis Center.
It was the conference opener for the Kingsmen and Stags and a loss stopped the Kingsmen's win streak at two matches. CLU is now 6-4 while CMS improves to 10-1.
The dual started with three doubles matches and the No. 2 team in the country proved why it had its ranking. All three CLU doubles team could not muster more than three points in their match.
In singles play, the Stage continued their tough play. Jake Haffner competed at the No. 1 and fell 6-0, 6-2, Charlie Spina was at the No. 3 and went 6-0, 6-1, Sebastian Ariza was No. 5 and went 6-0, 6-2 and Ryen Wagner was the No. 6 and fell 6-2, 6-0.
Sean Yaghoubi impressed in his first action in nearly two weeks. At the No. 4 spot, he fell 6-1, 6-3, scoring the most points of any Kingsmen. Darvel Lossangoye was at the No. 2, but had to retire due to injury.
"CMS is the No. 2 team in the nation," said head coach Mike Gennette. "Darvel had to retire with a shoulder injury. He will rest tomorrow and be back in action on Monday. Sean was back in action today and he performed very well against a top player and will be a huge asset for the Kingsmen in the future."
The Kingsmen continue SCIAC play with Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday. Cal Lutheran travels to the Sagehens for a match at 3 p.m.
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Release byRyan Jorgenson, Sports Information Director
