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Sebastien Lescoulie
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Men's Tennis Kyle Chestnut - Student Assistant

GVSU Beats Wayne State 6-3

ALLENDALE, Mich. - The Grand Valley State men's tennis team defeated the Warriors of Wayne State on Saturday afternoon (4/8) by a score of 6-3. The victory pushes the Lakers to 15-6 on the season and 5-1 in GLIAC play. 

The Laker men were able to win two close doubles matches to take a 2-1 lead heading into singles play. Out of the No. 1 spot was the duo of Zach Phillips and Alex Van de Steenoven who took down Taylor Vane and Mats Westkamp by a score of 8-5. The duo of Jack Heiniger and Sebastian Lescoulie also won their matchup against Clement Charriere and Griffin Mertz out of the No. 2 doubles spot by a score of 9-7. 

In singles play, Sebastian Lescoulie was able to hold down the No. 1 position as he defeated Westkamp by a 6-4, 6-3 margin. Out of the No. 3 position was Jack Geissler who took down Vane by a score of 1-6, 7-6 (6), 12-10 in a marathon of a match. Also winning their matches on the afternoon was Heiniger (6-2, 6-0) and Nicholas Urban (6-1, 6-3). 

The Lakers will be back in action tomorrow (5/8) at 2:00 PM, as they take on Northwood in their final home regular season match. 
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Players Mentioned

Jack Heiniger

Jack Heiniger

5' 9"
Senior
Zach Phillips

Zach Phillips

6' 2"
Senior
Nicholas Urban

Nicholas Urban

6' 0"
Sophomore
Jack Geissler

Jack Geissler

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jack Heiniger

Jack Heiniger

5' 9"
Senior
Zach Phillips

Zach Phillips

6' 2"
Senior
Nicholas Urban

Nicholas Urban

6' 0"
Sophomore
Jack Geissler

Jack Geissler

6' 0"
Freshman