GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Calvin men's tennis team claimed an 8-1 conference victory over Alma Tuesday afternoon at the Strikwerda Tennis Courts. The win improves Calvin's season record to 10-5 and its conference mark to 3-3 heading into a key conference match at Trine on Wednesday.

Playing in his final match at Calvin, senior Matt Buesing (Hoffman Estates, Il./Fremnd HS) had a stellar afternoon, rolling to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Jared Guy at No. 1 singles. Buesing also teamed up with sophomore David Brown (Lake Zurich, Il./Lake Zurich HS) for an 8-6 win over Luke Van Fleet and Damien Arthur at No. 2 doubles.  

Calvin swept the doubles competition as sophomore Matt VanWinkle (St. Joseph/St. Joseph HS) and junior Taylor Asfour (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) topped Jared Guy and Bryan Schutte 8-6 at No. 1 doubles. Freshmen Andrew Airgood (Sturgis/Sturgis HS) and Jason Wolters (Hudsonville/Unity Christian HS) were 9-7 winners at No. 3 doubles.

In singles, Brown topped Schutte 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 at No. 2 singles. VanWinkle claimed a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 3 singles with junior Anthony Vroon (Grand Rapids/South Christian HS) winning 7-5, 6-2 at No. 6 singles. Wolters also secured a 6-4, 3-6, 11-9 win at No. 5 singles.

"It was a really nice win," said Calvin men's tennis coach John Ross. "We had some great doubles matches and now we need to get ready for a tough road match at Trine on Wednesday."

Wednesday's match at Trine is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.