Tigers drop pair of 7-0 decision to DI foes

Colorado College continued its preparation for the Division III portion of its schedule by dropping a pair of 7-0 decisions against Division I opponents on Friday in Greeley, Colo.

In the first match of the day, the University of Northern Colorado came from behind in a pair of singles matches to post the sweep.

Zach White put up a strong challenge at No. 5 singles, but could not get the points he needed in the second set and dropped a 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 10-6 decision to Andre Lepine.

Lionel Zen-Ruffian took the first set at No. 2 singles, but Robbie Edwards rallied for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory.

With little time to recover, CC lost all six matches that were played against Creighton University.

Nate Burt and Zen-Ruffinen lost 8-3 at No. 1 doubles and the Blue Jays went on to take the point by winning all three matches.

The Tigers played in well in singles competition, but were unable to extend any of the three contests.

Will Lindsay dropped a 6-2, 6-2 decision at No. 5 singles, while Thomas Modern lost 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3.

Colorado College returns to action on Tuesday at Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Northern Colorado results

Doubles

Van Lier/Edwards (UNC) def. Burt/Zen-Ruffinen 8-2

Buchanan/Day (UNC) def. Modern/Lee 8-2

Lane/Lepine (UNC) def. White/Lindsay 8-2

Singles

Calix Van Lier (UNC) def. Nate Burt 6-0, 6-2

Robbie Edwards (UNC) def. Leo Zen-Ruffian 2-6, 6-1, 6-1
Ryan Lane (UNC) def. Thomas Modern 6-0, 6-3

Connor Buchanan (UNC) def. Will Lindsay 6-0, 6-0

Andre Lepine (UNC) def. Zach White 3-6, 7-6 (10-4), 10-6

Travis Day (UNC) def. Nathan Lee 6-1, 6-0

Creighton results

Doubles
1. J.T. Christian/Billy Paluch (CU) def. Nate Burt/Lionel Zen-Ruffinen 8-3
2. James McAvoy/Ryan Norman (CU) def. Thomas Modern/Nathan Lee 8-0
3. Kyle Obermeier/Connor Macey (CU) def. Will Lindsay/Zach White 8-2

Singles

1. Billy Paluch (CU) def. Nate Burt 6-1, 6-1

2. J.T. Christian (CU) def. Lionel Zen-Ruffinen by forfeit

3. Gabe Nagy (CU) def. Thomas Modern 6-2, 6-1

4. Kyle Obermeier (CU) def. Will Lindsay 6-2, 6-2

5. James McAvoy (CU) def. Zach White by forfeit

6. Bryan Lube (CU) def. Nathan Lee by forfeit

Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (1,3,4,2,6)

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