Macalester vs. St. John's box score

St. John's won three close doubles matches and went on to defeat Macalester 7-2 in the MIAC opener for both teams Sunday night at Gold's Gym Tennis Center in Sartell. SJU doubles wins came by scores of 8-5, 9-8 and 8-6. The Scots are now 2-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play.

Macalester's win came at third and sixth singles.

At No. 3 singles, Chris Fowler (Fy., Toronto, Ont. / Royal St. George's) improved his record to a team-best 4-1 by gaining a 6-2, 3-6, (10-7) victory. Ali Bandeali (Fy., Karachi, Pakistan / Karachi Grammar School) claimed a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 6 singles.

The Scots play their second MIAC match of the campaign when they take on St. Thomas this Friday (Feb. 20) at Lifetime Fitness in Lakeville at 6 p.m.