Eastern Washington men's tennis team traveled to Idaho today (Feb. 12) for its first Big Sky Conference match and fell 6-1 at the Kibbie Dome. The Eagles sit with an overall 2-5 record and 0-1 in conference as they look to return home for a non-conference match next Friday.

EWU dropped the doubles point to UI but fought hard to collect a few solid swings. Erik Sarlvik and Caden Kammerer teamed up at No. 1 doubles but fell short 6-4. Drew Dillon partnered with Tyler Dalos which saw the duo collect five game wins before losing the match 7-5.

Bruno Ortega collected the solo point in singles play for the Eagles after a comeback in set two, he won the tiebreaker, 10-9.

Doubles Results

Bascon/Masala def. Erik Sarlvik/Caden Kammerer (6-4)
Kurata/Gay def. Steven Paz/Bruno Ortega (6-1)
Duron/Casino def. Drew Dillon/Tyler Dalos (7-5)

Singles Results

Bascon def. Steven Paz (6-0, 6-3)
Gay def. Caden Kammerer (6-2, 6-4)
Masala def. Erik Sarlvik (6-2, 6-0)
Kurata def. Tyler Dalos (6-1, 6-0)
Casino def. Drew Dillon (7-6, 6-2)
Bruno Ortega def. Duron (2-6, 7-5(10-9))

Up Next

The Eagles take a break from Big Sky Conference competition as they return home to host Whitworth on Friday, Feb. 17. The match begins at 4 p.m. Pacific Time inside the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse.