ARKANSAS CITY, KAN. – The East Central University men's tennis team got back on track, earning a 6-3 win over Cowley County Community College in the final of three games over the weekend.

The Tigers took a 2-1 lead after the doubles match, with No. 2 and No. 3 doubles earning wins.  Freshman Marc Lerch and senior Max DeJuan defeated McCann Bell and Joseph Davenport 8-4 at No. 2 doubles.  Sophomore Stefan Schodlbauer and senior Nate Kipping then added an 8-4 win of their own at No. 3 doubles.

Senior Marc Fillat made it 3-1 for ECU with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Juan Bermudez at No. 2 singles.  Freshman Alex Fillat then put the match within reach, with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Erik Eldagsen at No. 1 singles.

The final point needed for the win came from freshman Adria Abella who defeated Davenport 7-5, 6-2 at No. 6 singles.  The final point of the match for the Tigers came from Schodlbauer, with a 2-6, 6-4, 10-1 win over Godov at No. 5 singles.

ECU will now get ready to start Great American Conference action, Saturday, March 4 when they host Ouachita Baptist at 10 a.m. at Mayhue Courts.