STORM LAKE, Iowa (Apr. 22, 2025) - The Buena Vista men's tennis team closed out the home schedule on Wednesday afternoon by facing a tough Central College team, and the Dutch would go on to defeat the Beavers, 7-0.

Central secured the doubles point early on after shutting out the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams of BVU. The No. 3 tandem of Ryan Webb and Tyler Harger was edged out, 6-4.

In singles play, the Beavers were beaten in straight sets in all six match-ups. At No. 1, Kaiden DePascale was one of two players for BVU to score at least three points in a set, falling in his opener, 6-3, 6-1. After being dealt a 6-0 loss in the first set of No. 2 doubles, Dalton Pregon fought hard in the second but came up short, 6-3.

“There's a reason they are seeded third in our league as they are relentless and strong from top to bottom,” said BVU head coach Brett Groen. “Of all the teams we have played this year, they punish you for not finishing balls you should, and if you leave them short they will capitalize on every little thing. We were a bit of a roller coaster at times tonight; had some bright spots, but again, if you don’t jump on each chance one by one, you will fall short and we just fell short tonight. Ryan and Tyler played good at doubles tonight. They jjust lost a late game that cost them the match. In singles, Kaiden was going toe-to-toe for a bit, but again, a few late set points that didn’t go in his favor, turned the set around the wrong way.”

Doubles
1. DePascale/Hiney. vs Wilkens/Fletcher                           L, 0-6
2. Pregon/Bruns vs. Briggs Ramker                                     L, 0-6
3. Webb/Harger vs. Slaymaker/Subbert                             L, 4-6

Singles
1. Kaiden DePascale vs. Ayden Fletcher                               L, 3-6, 1-6
2. Dalton Pregon vs Jack Briggs                                             L, 0-6, 3-6
3. Brock Bruns vs AJ Wilkins                                                   L, 0-6, 1-6
4. Ryan Webb vs Benny Ramker                                              L, 1-6, 1-6
5. Tyler Harger vs Alex Slaymaker                                          L, 1-6, 0-6
6. Bryson Fredericksen vs Travis Subbert                             L, 2-6, 1-6

Buena Vista drops to 7-9 overall (1-5 A-R-C). The Beavers now head to Luther College on Friday, Apr. 25 for a 4 p.m. match against the Norse.