The Webster University men's tennis team lost to Westminster College, 7-2, on April 12 at the Webster Groves Tennis Center.  The Blue Jays took command with a 3-0 lead after doubles play, and taking four of six singles, defeated the Gorloks.

Charles McGee (SO, Waterloo, IL/Waterloo) and Eric Bateman (SR, Maryland Heights, MO/Pattonville) were the lone victors for Webster.  McGee won in a tie-breaker in the third set, 10-5, to win at #4 singles and Bateman won in straight sets at #6.

Webster is now 1-2 in the SLIAC and 1-4 overall on the season.  Westminster is 2-1 and 3-5 overall.  The Gorloks travel to Jacksonville, IL, to play Illinois College on April 14.

Westminster College 7, Webster University 2

Singles competition

1. Adam Fuchs (WCMT) def. Carlos Gonzalez (WUMT) 6-1, 6-0
2. Scott Strough (WCMT) def. Trent Purnell (WUMT) 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
3. Peter Hassenmueller (WCMT) def. Ray Robson (WUMT) 6-2, 6-1
4. Charles McGee (WUMT) def. Reese Hicks (WCMT) 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-5)
5. Grant Peterson (WCMT) def. Nicolas Andrade (WUMT) 6-3, 6-4
6. Eric Bateman (WUMT) def. Brandon Bosewell (WCMT) 6-3, 6-4

1. Adam Fuchs/Scott Strough (WCMT) def. Carlos Gonzalez/Trent Purnell (WUMT) 8-4
2. Peter Hassenmueller/Reese Hicks (WCMT) def. Ray Robson/Charles McGee (WUMT) 8-4
3. Grant Peterson/Brandon Bosewell (WCMT) def. Eric Bateman/Chris Morris (WUMT) 8-0