SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel men's tennis dropped a 6-1 decision to John Brown University Tuesday afternoon at Cooper Tennis Complex.

The Crusaders picked up a doubles win from James McIlwraith and Daryl Wong after Sam Spencer and Mitchell Berry withdrew with the EU duo leading 4-3. JBU earned the doubles point behind wins by Hudson Dick/Cade Cox and Woody Woodring/Logan Wheeler, however.

The Golden Eagles also posted a strong showing on the singles side, getting victories from Dick, Spencer, Cox, Wheeler and Woodring. Luke Carpenter claimed a walkover win against Berry for the lone Crusader victory.

Evangel Doubles Results
James McIlwraith/Daryl Wong (EU) def. Sam Spencer/Mitchell Berry (JBU), 4-3 (withdrew)
Hudson Dick/Cade Cox (JBU) def. Devin Stone/Cade Chrastina (EU), 6-0
Woody Woodring/Logan Wheeler (JBU) def. Jon Deroo/Jordan Letterman (EU), 6-0

Evangel Singles Results
Hudson Dick (JBU) def. Daryl Wong (EU), 6-1, 6-0
Cade Cox (JBU) def. James McIlwraith, 6-1, 6-1
Sam Spencer (JBU) def. Sam Coryell (EU), 6-4, 7-6
Logan Wheeler (JBU) def. Jarett Teel (EU), 6-1, 6-0
Luke Carpenter (EU) def. Mitchell Berry (JBU) via walkover
Woody Woodring (JBU) def. Cade Chrastina (EU), 6-2, 6-0

UP NEXT
The Crusaders host Sterling College Saturday (Feb. 27) at Noon at Cooper Tennis Complex.

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