The Ferris State University men’s and women’s tennis teams won their matches against Wayne State on April 18 at the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center, closing out the regular season in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play.
These results are significant as both teams now head into the conference tournament with high seeds. The women’s team finished league play with a 6-1 record after a 5-2 win, while the men completed an undefeated league season at 6-0 following a narrow 4-3 victory that clinched their program’s 22nd all-time GLIAC Regular Season Championship.
In the women’s match, Ferris State took the doubles point and won four of six singles matches, improving to a 12-6 overall record. The men’s team overcame an early deficit in doubles by winning four singles contests. Adrian Catahan secured the decisive point for Ferris State with a comeback in his singles match, finishing with a score of 7-5 in the third set. “This was one of the more special days we’ve had at the Ferris State Racquet facility,” said FSU head coach Mark Doren. “Both teams played outstanding tennis today. I’m so proud of the hard work and focus that all 22 student-athletes on the men’s and women’s tennis teams have shown this semester. We still have more to go, but we’re going to celebrate this day.” Doren also said, “I can’t say enough about Adrian Catahan and his unwavering belief in his abilities today. With the match tied 3–3, Adrian was down 4–1 in the third set and came back to win 7–5 to clinch the victory.”
Ferris State Bulldogs Women’s Tennis operates as a collegiate program participating in NCAA Division II competitions within its conference according to its official website. The team utilizes dedicated training facilities for practices and matches according to its official website. It is affiliated with both Ferris State University and competes regionally through membership in its athletic conference according to its official website.
The Bulldogs will compete next at the GLIAC Tournament from April 23 through April 25 at Midland Tennis Center. The men’s team enters as top seed with a first-round bye; official pairings will be announced soon by league officials. The women’s team secured second seed status after Saturday’s win and will also receive a first-round bye.
Student-athletes from Ferris State Bulldogs Women’s Tennis earned GLIAC All-Academic honors during this campaign according to their official website. For complete box scores from these matches: Women, Men.
