GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Calvin men's tennis team opened the MIAA schedule in winning fashion over Albion. The Knights defeated the Britons on Saturday afternoon, 8-1. Calvin improves to 6-2 on the year and 1-0 in the MIAA, Albion falls to 2-10 and 0-1 in MIAA play.

"It is always nice to start league play with a win," said Calvin head coach John Ross. "It was nice to finally play in front of our fans at home. I felt the guys did a nice job today and I am pleased with our result."

Senior Matt Buesing and sophomore David Brown made quick work of Josh McGarry and Peter Pappas at No. 2 doubles, 8-0.

At No. 3 doubles, freshman Jason Wolters and freshman Andrew Airgood swept Nick Kinachtchouk and Robert Joerg, 8-0.

Sophomore Matt VanWinkle and junior Taylor Asfour rallied from behind at No. 1 doubles to defeat Ross Kynast and Zach McKenzie, 8-6.

Taylor Asfour was victorious over Zach McKenzie at No. 4 singles, 6-2, 6-0.

Matt VanWinkle won against Peter Pappas at No. 2 singles, 6-2, 6-2.

Matt Buesing won at No. 1 singles over Ross Kynast, 6-2, 6-2.

At No. 3 singles, David Brown topped Josh McGarry, 7-5, 6-3.

Calvin's last victory of the day came at No. 6 singles, where junior Anthony Vroon defeated Nick Kinachtchouk, 6-3, 6-2.

The Britons lone victory came at No. 5 singles. Robert Joerg edged Jason Wolters in a three-set tiebreaker, 6-4, 4-6, 10-5.

The Knights return to action on Tuesday when they resume MIAA play at Olivet.