CHENEY, Wash. – The Eastern Washington University men's tennis team hosted Whitworth on Saturday morning (Feb. 1) for its 2020 home opener inside the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse. The Eagles ended up in the win column for the first time this season, sweeping the Pirates 7-0 to move to 1-2 on the season.
 
"It was a good effort today," said head coach Jared Burnham, who picks up his first win at the helm for Eastern Washington. "I'm really happy with how the guys played smart points."
 
Official Match Results
 
Singles Play
Mikayel Khachatryan def. S. Singco (6-4, 6-0)
Jeremy Mueller def. J. Bethards (6-0, 6-1)
Manuel Balce def. E. Violette (6-0, 6-0)
Wout Doumen def. B. Bethards (6-2, 6-2)
Martin Bats def. K. Norris (6-4, 6-2)
Erik Grimes def. K. Smithgall (6-4, 6-3)
 
Doubles Play
Mikayel Khachatryan/ Manuel Balce def. E. Violette/ B. Bethards (6-2)
Wout Doumen/ Jeremy Mueller def. S. Singco/ K. Norris (6-2)
Martin Bats/ Erik Grimes def. J. Bethards/K. Smithgall (6-4)
 
Eastern Washington returns to play next Sunday, Feb. 12 when they take on Washington. First serve is set for 12 p.m. in Seattle.