MARSHALL, Mo. – Evangel Men's Tennis opened their 2024 campaign on the road on Saturday (Feb. 24) afternoon, taking on the Missouri Valley Vikings in Marshall, Missouri.

The Valor fought hard, but came up short against the Vikings, 7-0, after losing the point in doubles play and being swept in singles play.

Doubles Results

Martinez/Canatti (MVC) def. Emilio Chavarria/Vinicius Costa (EU), 6-1

Deschamps/Ruiz (MVC) def. James McIlwraith/Gabriel Leal (EU), 7-5

Diaz/Keen (MVC) def. Tomas Villamil/Tiago Gallopo (EU), 6-3

Singles Results

Martinez (MVC) def. Vinicius Costa (EU), 6-2, 6-2

Deschamps (MVC) def. Gabriel Leal (EU), 7-6, 6-1

Canatti (MVC) def. Emilio Chavarria (EU), 6-2, 6-2

Diaz (MVC) def. Tomas Villamil (EU), 6-1, 7-6

Ruiz (MVC) def. James McIlwraith (EU), 6-0, 6-0

Bueso (MVC) def. Tiago Gallopo (EU), 3-6, 7-5, 10-4

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