ADRIAN, Mich.—The Adrian College men’s tennis team opened the 2007 season with a loss at home to Spring Arbor on Monday afternoon, 0-9.

The Bulldogs had strong showings against the powerful Cougars. Mike Douglas and Blake Childs lost at first singles, 3-8, while Steven Kerwin and Danny Krsteski fell 8-4 in the second slot. Ryan Schmidli and Orlo Yeagley dropped the third doubles match in a close contest, 5-8.

Kerwin and Schmidli each had good singles showings. Kerwin fell 6-3, 6-1 to Troy Heselschwerdt, while Schmidli hung with Wade Clark before losing by the same count.

Adrian College head tennis coach David Kurvink spoke about the match.

“We came into the match knowing that Spring Arbor was a strong team. This was a good opening match that will prepare us for what I expect to see on our spring break trip to Hilton Head.”

The Bulldogs will next play in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Monday, February 26 against Mercyhurst College.