CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN - The Calvin men's tennis team dropped its opening two matches at the MIAA/NCAC Challenge at Wabash College Friday, falling to Wittenberg 5-3 and to host Wabash 8-1. The Knights are now 4-9 overall.

In the loss to Wittenberg, Calvin once again took two of the three doubles points but could not keep the momentum going in singles play.

Senior John Strikwerda (Holland/Holland Christian HS) and sophomore Matt Buesing (Hoffman Estates, IL/Fremd HS) claimed an 8-2 win at two doubles while freshman Taylor Asfour (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) and senior Stephen Healey (Twin Lakes, MN/Twin Lakes HS) won 8-6 at three doubles.

Calvin's lone win in singles play came from Strikwerda as he claimed a 6-3, 7-5 win at three singles.

In the loss to Wabash, Calvin's lone point came at three doubles as junior Tom Griffin (Elmhurst, IL/Timothy Christian HS) and Healy won 8-4.

Calvin will close out action at the tournament Saturday morning with a 10 a.m. match against Ohio Wesleyan University.