ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Grove City College men's tennis team opened the spring portion of the 2024-25 schedule Thursday afternoon by dropping a 7-0 decision at Division II Ashland in non-conference action.

Junior Benjamin Jones (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) and freshman Allen Morris (Perry, Ohio/Perry) teamed up for a 7-6 win at first doubles. However, Ashland prevailed at second and third doubles to secure the doubles point in the team score. 

The Wolverines (2-2) return to action March 15 at Lebanon Valley.

Grove City at Ashland
Singles
1. Ryohei Miyake (ASH) def. Benjamin Jones (GRO) 6-2, 6-1
2. Kaj Salsano (ASH) def. Allen Morris (GRO) 6-0, 6-0
3. Bernardo Duarte (ASH) def. Isaac DeMan (GRO) 6-1, 6-0
4. Gabriel Seminario (ASH) def. Ryan Kirkpatrick (GRO) 6-0, 6-0
5. Reid Opel (ASH) def. Kiser Swain (GRO) 6-3, 6-0
6. Benedikt Weinborner (ASH) def. Garrett Ranney (GRO) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles
1. Jones/Morris (GRO) def. Miyake/Reid (ASH) 7-6
2. Duarte/Seminario (ASH) def. DeMan/Kirkpatrick (GRO) 6-2
3. Salzano/Weinborner (ASH) def. Eric Jordan/Swain (GRO) 6-2