The Kutztown University men's tennis team faced their first PSAC play defeat of the season, losing 5-2 to Millersville, despite Neal Devkaran and Joaquin Perez securing victories at No. 3 and No. 6 singles. The duo's wins allowed the Golden Bears to tie 2-2 initially in singles before Millersville claimed the last three matches, clinching the victory. Millersville gained an early advantage by sweeping doubles, taking a 1-0 lead going into singles play.

By the Numbers
  • Devkaran improved to 4-1 on the season with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win at sixth singles.
  • Perez secured his fourth win of the year with a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory at singles.
Yes, But

Despite Devkaran and Perez's wins, Kutztown University couldn't maintain their momentum, eventually falling to Millersville in the match.

State of Play
  • Millersville's victory over Kutztown marks the latter's first defeat in PSAC play this season.
  • Kutztown University is set to play non-conference matches against Division III Goucher on April 10 and Division II District of Columbia on April 13 before returning to PSAC action against Bloomsburg on April 16.
What's Next

Kutztown University will be competing in non-conference matches against Division III and Division II teams, gearing up to resume PSAC play against Bloomsburg in their next match.

Bottom Line

Devkaran and Perez's singles victories were not enough to secure a win for Kutztown University as they faced their first PSAC defeat of the season against Millersville, highlighting the team's need to regroup for upcoming non-conference and conference matches.