Ault and Speelman Lead DC in Loss to Manchester

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College lost a 5-4 decision against Manchester on Thursday at the Dix Tennis Facility. Trevor Ault and Cord Speelman each led the Jackets with a pair of victories, but it was not enough to get DC past the Spartans.

The match started well for the Purple and Gold, as Ault teamed with Speelman for an 8-6 win at No. 1 doubles. Mike Ross and Craig Bills then scored an 8-4 win at No. 3 doubles to send Defiance into singles competition with a 2-1 advantage.

The lead would not hold however, as Ault's 6-2, 6-0 triumph at No. 1 and Speelman's 6-4, 6-1 victory at No. 5 were the only two wins Defiance would secure in singles play.

Defiance (1-10, 0-2 HCAC) is slated to return to the courts on Friday, for a non-conference tilt with Adrian at 4:00 pm.

Manchester def. Defiance; 5-4 

Doubles
No. 1 – Ault/Speelman (DC) def. Walker/Bishopp; 8-6
No. 2 – Ridoutt/Arguijo (MC) def. Gray/Vandevender; 8-6
No. 3 – Ross/Bills (DC) def. Thomas/Keim; 8-4 

Singles
No. 1 – Trevor Ault (DC) def. Piero Ridoutt; 6-2, 6-0
No. 2 – Josh Walker (MC) def. Mike Ross; 6-1, 6-4  
No. 3 – Collin Bishopp (MC) def. Austin Gray; 7-6, 6-2
No. 4 – Ramiro Arguijo (MC) def. Mark Vandevender; 6-3, 7-5
No. 5 – Cord Speelman (DC) def. Christopher Thomas; 6-4, 6-1
No. 6 – Phillip Keim (MC) def. Craig Bills; 7-6, 6-2