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Men's Tennis

Alma Picks Up MIAA Victory Against Tri-State

ANGOLA, Ind. - Alma College men's tennis defeated Tri-State Sunday 6-3. Despite losing at one and two doubles, Alma stormed back to take five of six singles matches. With the absence of Ryan Kelly, freshman Reese Manikowski entered into the lineup at number six singles, gaining invaluable match experience.

COMPLETE RESULTS
Doubles
1. Wiedemann/Roth (TSU) def. Demir/Fraser (ALMA) 7-6, 6-3
2. Noel/Sanders (ALMA) def. Philhower/Winningham (TSU) 7-6, 6-0
3. Appleton/Krupp (TSU) def. Wilson/Manikowski (ALMA) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4

Singles
1. Ahmet Demir (ALMA) def. Dan Wiedemann (TSU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Dan Fraser (ALMA) def. Bryan Roth (TSU) 0-6, 6-3, 6-4
3. Chris Noel (ALMA) def. Nick Winningham (TSU) 6-0, 3-6, 6-2
4. Josh Sanders (ALMA) def. Matt Philhower (TSU) 7-5, 6-1
5. Tristan Wilson (ALMA) def. Brandon Appleton (TSU) 7-5, 6-4
6. Jeigh Krupp (TSU) def. Reese Manikowski (ALMA) 6-2, 6-0

Alma returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Adrian at 4 p.m.
 

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

 

Coach Profile

Dennis Griffin

Dennis Griffin

Denny Griffin is heading into his 26th year at Alma College and his 20th at the helm of the Scots softball program. He moved into the head softball coaching position in 1989 after two years as assistant coach. His teams have never fallen lower than third place in conference standings and 12 of his last 14 teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament.

In addition to his softball duties, Griffin is the program director for the Athletic Training Education Program. He teaches first aid/CPR and sports medicine classes in the Exercise and Health Science Department.