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Men's Tennis

Scots Defeat Otterbein, Wrap Up Ohio Swing

Alma College men's tennis picked up a narrow victory against Otterbein College Monday (Feb. 26) with a 5-4 decision in the final match of a four-game Ohio swing.

Alma got wins at two and three doubles along with victories at three, four and five singles.

The Scots return to action at home Mar. 10 when it hosts Indiana Tech and Manchester College.

FULL RESULTS
Doubles
1. Tyler Stephen/Jacob Lauber (OC) def. Chris Noel/Dan Fraser, 8-6
2. Josh Sanders/Tom Hardin (ALMA) def. Andrew Morgan/Jordan Green, 8-4
3. Alex Montoye/Brett Seymoure (ALMA) def. David Powers and Georges Verleyen, 8-5

Singles
1. Tyler Stephen (OC) def. Chris Noel, 6-0, 7-5
2. Jacob Lauber (OC) def. Dan Fraser, 6-1, 6-7 (1-7), 7-5
3. Josh Sanders (ALMA) def. Andrew Morgan, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
4. Alex Montoye (ALMA) def. Jordan Green, 6-0, 6-0
5. Tom Hardin (ALMA) def. David Powers, 6-4, 6-1
6. Georges Verleyen (OC) def. Dave Bechtold 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 10-6

 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

 

Coach Profile

Nathan Kronewetter

Nathan Kronewetter

Alma College men’s soccer is in the process of rebuilding a once dominating program, and has made strides under the direction of Nathan Kronewetter who was hired before the 2006 season.

Kronewetter earned his bachelor of arts from Hope College in 1996 in Studio Art and continued his studies at Ohio Wesleyan University in Education. A four-year player and three-year starter for the Flying Dutchmen, he served as a senior captain in 1996. Nathan led Hope to three MIAA Championships and two NCAA playoff berths including an NCAA quarterfinal appearance in 1994.