(SAN DIEGO) For the first time in program history, PLNU Men's Tennis has a double-digit match winning streak.
 
With Monday's 5-2 win over Williams, Point Loma extended its winning streak to 10 matches, improving to 12-1 overall on the season.
 
"The guys are really invested and want to be as successful as we can while also getting better at the same time," Head Coach Curt Wheeler said. "That's a big reason for the streak. If we were at the same level that we were a month ago, this streak wouldn't be there.
 
"I'm looking forward to them continuing to keep that combination of playing good tennis and also striving to get better."
 

Make that 🔟 in a row for PLNU Men's Tennis!

Andrew Suver's ace puts the finishing touches on Point Loma's 5-2 win over Williams, as the Sea Lions improve to 12-1 overall on the season. pic.twitter.com/YIOCPfFWsT

— PLNU Sea Lions (@PLNUSeaLions) March 21, 2023

 
PLNU's streak appeared to be in jeopardy early on, with Williams winning all three doubles matches to take the doubles point.
 
It was only the third time this season that Point Loma dropped the doubles point, but the Sea Lions responded by winning five of six singles matchups.
 
"In doubles we didn't bring our best tennis today and credit to Williams as well," Wheeler said. "They were very strong in doubles and started fast.
 
"The guys did a really good job of handling that adversity. We hadn't lost the doubles point in a few matches, so it was a little bit of a test of our character and confidence. The guys responded really well, came out and played great tennis from the beginning of singles. If they didn't, then it's a match we easily could've lost because Williams is a very good team."
 
Tyler Davis (6-0, 7-6 at No. 2), Alexander Leischner (6-4, 6-3 at No. 1), Nabeel Khan (6-3, 6-2 at No. 6) and Fabian Penzkofer (6-3, 7-5 at No. 3) all won in straight sets in that order to guarantee PLNU's win.
 
Andrew Suver then rounded out the Sea Lions' scoring with a thrilling come-from-behind win in a super tiebreak at No. 4 (5-7, 7-6, 10-5).
 
"There was a lot of good singles play today," Wheeler said. "Andrew finished the match off with a good comeback win after dropping a close first set.
 
"He's had a lot of close matches lately, a few that haven't gone his way, but today was a great response of just sticking with the way he plays and being confident in that. That was great to see because when he plays his game, he can beat anybody."
 
Point Loma is scheduled to return to the PLNU Tennis Courts on March 28 for a 5 p.m. match against Biola.
 

🎾 SCHEDULE UPDATE

Tomorrow's PLNU Men's & Women's tennis matches vs. Biola have been postponed until Tuesday, March 28.

3/28
Women's Tennis vs. BU - 2 p.m.
Men's Tennis vs. BU - 5 p.m.

— PLNU Sea Lions (@PLNUSeaLions) March 21, 2023