ST. PETER, Minn. – Men's Tennis headed to Minnesota Friday to compete in the Midwest Open. They faced off against several strong opponents in in multiple brackets as well as in singles and doubles action. The Eagles found success in doubles action, with both pairs advancing to the second round of their respective brackets.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jon Olafsson conceded a 6-3, 6-2 bout to Sebastian Diaz of Macalester. Justin Hutchcroft hung tough against Lincoln Gates of Carroll, falling 7-6, 7-5.
 
- Marek Woytasik dropped a 6-1, 6-3 result to Jose Solorzano Carballero of Bethany Lutheran. Cohen Newberg from UW-Eau Claire knocked out William Faley 6-1, 6-0.
 
- Brady Wierzbicki of Carroll and Ryan Casey duked it out, but Wierzbicki won 6-3, 6-0
 
- In doubles. Casey/Hutchcroft battled to a 8-7 result against Djordje Sopko/Zach Hughes of Saint John's to advance in a thriller. They fell to Gustavo Funo and Michael Rios of Gustavus Adolphus 8-2 in the second round.
 
- Olafsson/Woytasik battled to an 8-5 victory against Mike Johnson/Kanyon Hicks of Saint Mary's. They conceded a 8-5 result to Cale Vogel/Wesley Saunders of Hamline.
 
UP NEXT
Men's Tennis will turn their attention to the 2027 portion of their slate as they take on a variety of non-conference and NACC foes alike.