Box Score MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University Men's Tennis team fell today to the No. 17 ranked Mississippi College Choctaws by a final score of 4-3.
 
The Muleriders took the early lead winning the doubles point. Frode Neumann and Lucas Nitzschke won at line one 6-2 and were followed by Jonas Sommer and Uwe Diehl winning at line two 6-4. William Von Pongracz and Taiki Minamino fell at line three doubles 2-6 but after doubles play, the Muleriders held a 1-0 lead over the No. 17 Choctaws.
 
Singles play began as the Muleriders attempted to pull off the upset holding a 1-0 lead after doubles play. Frode Neumann fell at line one 2-6, 2-6. Lucas Nitzschke fell at line two 4-6, 6 (3), 7 (7). Uwe Diehl picked up a point for the Muleriders at line three winning in straight sets 7-5, 6-4. Balsa Djokovic fell at line four 0-6, 4-6. Jonas Sommer picked up another point for the Muleriders at line five 6-4, 2-6, 7-5. Taink Minamino fell at line six for the Muleriders in three sets as the Choctaws escaped 4-6, 6-3, 5-7.
 
Up Next
The Mulerider men will be back in action for their final match of the regular season on Saturday, April 18th in Durant, Oklahoma as they prepare to square off against the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm in their final match and conference match of the season. First serve is set for 12:00 p.m.