PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Ottawa University Arizona men's tennis team fell on Sunday afternoon to the 10th ranked Arizona Christian University Firestorm by a final of 8-1 at the Phoenix Tennis Center.

With the loss Sunday, the Spirit fall to 0-3 on the year. With the victory, the 10th ranked Firestorm improve to 4-2 overall on the year.

The day began with doubles, as ACU took all three points. The Firestorm won 8-3, 8-2, and 8-4.

In singles play on Saturday, the Spirit kept it close in a few matches with the ranked Firestorm. Austin Todd won his match over Scott Wheeler 6-4 and 6-3. The other five matches went in favor of the Firestorm, but Leonardo Couto kept it close with Enzo Douillac at the #1 singles spot; falling 6-4 and 6-4.

The Spirit return to the court next Sunday February 25th, when they welcome NCAA Division II member, Sonoma State University to Surprise. Next Sunday's match is scheduled to begin at 8:30am in Phoenix at the Phoenix Tennis Center.

   
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Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving more than 3,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Queen Creek and Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; and online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu.