Storm fall in 6-1 loss against Neb. Wesleyan

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Storm traveled to Lincoln for a midweek match against conference opponent Nebraska Wesleyan on Wednesday. Simpson fell to their opponent in a 6-1 loss, but picked up a singles victory and competed in some close matches throughout the competition.

In singles competition, Javier Robles Solis defeated his opponents in a thrilling match. The final score of the competition went to extra points and he ended up winning 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 10-7. Grant Love also played a close match in a 7-5, 6-4 extra points loss. Drake Downard kept his first set close against his opponent with a 6-3, 6-1 loss as well.

In doubles competition, the Javier Robles Solis/Grant Love combination brought the Storm their closest doubles match of the day. The pair fell to their opponents 6-4. Both other doubles pairs lost their matches 6-1 against their competition.

SINGLES COMPETITION
1. Javier Robles Solis (SIMM) def. Jacob Balfany (NWUM) 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 10-7
2. Gavin Nichols (NWUM) def. Grant Love (SIMM) 7-5, 6-4
3. Sam Rademacher (NWUM) def. Drake Downard (SIMM) 6-3, 6-1
4. Tyler Blair (NWUM) def. Seth Orta (SIMM) 6-1, 6-1
5. Ian Armbrust (NWUM) def. Darek Kayser (SIMM) 6-0, 6-0
6. Glenn McChristian (NWUM) def. Blane Wallace (SIMM) 6-0, 6-1

DOUBLES COMPETITION
1. Jacob Balfany/Sam Rademacher (NWUM) def. Javier Robles Solis/Grant Love (SIMM) 6-4
2. Gavin Nichols/Tyler Blair (NWUM) def. Drake Downard/Blane Wallace (SIMM) 6-1
3. Ian Armbrust/Glenn McChristian (NWUM) def. Seth Orta/Darek Kayser (SIMM) 6-1

UP NEXT
The Storm will continue conference play on Friday, April 18 as they take on Coe College for their final home meet of the season.