SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Ottawa University Arizona men's tennis team won their first regular season match on Friday afternoon, by defeating NCAA Division III member Connecticut College by a final of 7-2 at the Surprise Tennis Facility.

With the victory Friday, the Spirit move improve to 1-6 on the year.

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Friday was a historic day for the Spirit, as they won their first match in program history. While OUAZ has claimed victories this year in exhibition matches against local junior colleges, this was their first win against a countable opponent. The Spirit defeated NCAA Division III Connecticut College by a final of 7-2.

Play began with doubles action, as the Spirit would drop #1 doubles before claiming victories in #2 and #3 doubles. 

In singles play, OUAZ claimed victories in the #1 through #5 singles matches, before dropping #6 singles.

The Spirit dominated #3, #4, and #5 singles, winning by finals of 6-0, 6-1, then 6-0, 6-2, followed by 6-0, 6-2.

The OUAZ men return to action this coming Monday, as they will host NCAA Division I; University of Northern Colorado beginning at 10am at the Surprise Tennis Complex.
   
 
About Ottawa University
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving 4,000 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.; as well as online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu. 
 
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