Junior Denis Bogatov and freshman Harry Jadun earned the Spartans their only victory in doubles action, beating the Bulldogs 8-7 (6) in a tie-breaker. Spartan sophomore Aaron Pfister and senior Austin Brooks lost to their opponents 8-4, and sophomore Drew Lied and senior Mat Nelson were defeated as well, 8-3.

There was more hope in singles play when MSU started off strong, taking the first sets on five of the six courts. They faced the Bulldogs in three three-set matches but only won two.

Senior Ronnie Hulewicz picked up the team’s first 6-2, 6-1 win, and junior Will Davis earned a victory with scores of 6-4 and 7-5, respectively.

But Brooks, Lied, Bogatov and freshman Gijs Linders all fell to their competitors. Brooks lost his match 3-6, 6-3, 6-0, Lied lost 7-5, 6-1, Bogatov lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and Linders lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.