PHOENIX, Arix. - The Ottawa University Arizona men's tennis team fell on Friday evening to San Diego Christian College by a final of 5-3 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Spirit returned to competition on Friday evening against a tough San Diego Christian College squad. OUAZ opened play by falling in all three doubles matches; putting the team in a early 3-0 hole.

OUAZ responded winning #4, #5, and #6 singles. However OUAZ fell in #1 and #3 singles; giving the Hawks the victory. Due to time constraints, the #2 singles match was not finished and SDCC claimed the 5-3 victory.

The Spirit return to action Saturday morning in Phoenix against Lewis-Clark State College.
   
 
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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