ALLENDALE, Mich. – Grace College's men's tennis team opened the spring portion of its schedule on Friday afternoon against Grand Valley State.

The Lancers (12-1) battled throughout, but were unable to secure a point against the NCAA DII opponent. The loss was the first of the season for Grace and brought to end the Lancers' 18-game regular season winning streak.

Pablo Gregori narrowly missed on picking up the opening set of the contests at No. one singles losing 6-7 and 2-6. 

At No. three singles Benjamin Rahine also pushed his opponent to the limit in the opening set but came up just short at 5-7.

Manuel Marques and Cesar Garcia both closed their matches strong, but were unable to secure a set.

Grace dropped all three doubles matches 6-2.

The Lancers will now have three weeks off before traveling to Lima, Ohio for a pair of matches as a part of the UNOH Invitational.

No. 17 Grace 0, Grand Valley State 7

DOUBLES 

1. Gregori/A. Pons (GC) Lost 6-2
2. Rahine/Cordoba (GC) lost 6-2
3. Marques/Garcia (GC) Lost 6-2 

SINGLES

1. Gregori (GC) Lost 7-6, 6-2
2. A. Pons (GC) Lost 6-1, 6-1
3. Rahine (GC) Lost 7-5, 6-2
4. Cordoba (GC) Lost 6-4, 6-1
5. Marques (GC) Lost 6-2, 6-3
6. Garcia (GC) Lost 6-1, 6-3