LAKEVILLE, Minn. -- The Macalester College men's tennis team took on No. 19 nationally ranked Gustavus Adolphus in MIAC tennis action Saturday afternoon. The Scots fell to the Gusties, 7-2 after coming away with one singles win and one doubles win. Macalester falls to 6-5 overall this season and 1-1 in conference play. Gustavus improves to 17-6 overall.

Macalester's No. 1 player, Josh Doyle had a successful day on the court, coming away with two wins. Doyle defeated Gustavus's Mohanad Alhouni 6-2, 6-2 in singles action. He paired up with Macalester No. 2 player, Brian Utz to grab a win at No. 1 singles. The pair defeated Alhouni and Zach Ekstein, 8-6.

Macalester will return to action on Sunday, April 10 when they take on St. John's at noon at Mac's Hayden Courts.

Tennis Match Results
#19 Gustavus Adolphus 7, Macalester 2

 Singles competition
1. Josh Doyle (MAC) def. Mohanad Alhouni (GAC) 6-2, 6-2
2. Zach Ekstein (GAC) def. Brian Utz (MAC) 6-3, 6-0
3. Mitch Elofson (GAC) def. Aidan Tirpack (MAC) 6-3, 6-2
4. Tommy Entwistle (GAC) def. Wilson Merrell (MAC) 6-2, 6-4
5. Gabe Steinwand (GAC) def. Matthew Yang (MAC) 6-1, 6-3
6. Chase Johnson (GAC) def. Peter Willenborg (MAC) 6-0, 6-1

 Doubles competition
1. Josh Doyle/Brian Utz (MAC) def. Mohanad Alhouni/Zach Ekstein (GAC) 8-6
2. Tommy Entwistle/Mitch Elofson (GAC) def. Aidan Tirpack/Wilson Merrell (MAC) 8-2
3. Chase Johnson/Patrick Whaling (GAC) def. Matthew Yang/Hardt Bergmann (MAC) 8-1

Match Notes:
Gustavus Adolphus 17-6; National ranking #19
Macalester 6-5