Drury battled past William Woods, with the 20th-ranked Panthers securing a 4-2 victory over the 9th-ranked Owls at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. The win elevated Drury's record to 12-3, while William Woods fell to 15-5. Drury claimed a 1-0 lead by winning two of the three doubles matches, with the pivotal point coming from Sylvain Garin-Michaud and Chuy Gonzalez's victory in the number one doubles match-up.

By the Numbers
  • Drury's doubles team, ranked third nationally in the NAIA, won their match-up in a tie-breaker 7-6 (8-6).
  • Marlon Wilken improved his spring record to 10-1 with a victory over Zinovii Nahirniak.
State of Play
  • Drury holds a 12-3 record, ranked 20th nationally in the NAIA, while William Woods is at 15-5 and ranked 9th in the NAIA.
  • The Panthers will next participate in a conference match against Southwest Baptist on Saturday in Bolivar.
What's Next

Drury will face Southwest Baptist next in a conference match on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Drury's hard-fought victory over William Woods showcased their prowess on the court, positioning them favorably as they head into their upcoming conference clash.