Mustangs Claim Shutout over Northwestern

ORANGE CITY, IOWA – Morningside got an early look at a GPAC opponent in men's tennis today, as the Mustangs picked up a 7-0 win at Northwestern.

Mathys Arnold and Santiago Minetti made quick work of their doubles match, picking up a 6-2 win to push the needle in Morningside's direction. Marcos Menendez Hervella and Alexis Diaz added a 6-3 win at no. 2 doubles to pick up the doubles point for the team.

A singles sweep gave the Mustangs a perfect final score, with Menendez Hervella first in the books with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Arnold followed with a 6-1, 6-4 win; Diaz added a 6-4, 7-5 victory; Mark Trenkle won 7-5, 6-2; Jesse Gerth went 6-1, 6-0; and Joao Pedro Pierry Izoldi Costa wrapped up the win with a 7-5, 6-0 victory.

The Mustangs take their 2-0 record and head into their break before the spring season begins.

Doubles

1. Jose Calderon/David Bomgaars def. Mark Trenkle/Abhishek Mohapatra 6-3

2. Marcos Menendez Hervella/Alexis Diaz def. Mateo Flores/Leandro Costa 6-3

3. Mathys Arnold/Santiago Minetti def. Collin Harmelink/Arthur Vincente 6-2

Order of Finish: 3, 2, 1

Singles

1. Mark Trenkle def. Jose Calderon 7-5, 6-2

2. Marcos Menendez Hervella def. David Bomgaars 6-1, 6-2

3. Alexis Diaz def. Mateo Flores 6-4, 7-5

4. Mathys Arnold def. Leandro Costa 6-1, 6-4

5. Jesse Gerth def. Collin Harmelink 6-1, 6-0

6. Joao Pedro Pierry Izoldi Costa def. Arthur Vincente 7-5, 6-0

Order of Finish: 2, 4, 3, 1, 5, 6