Eastern men's tennis returns

Cheney Free Press

CHENEY — Eastern men’s tennis returns following a 7-0 deficit at home last weekend to Northern Arizona. Although the Eagles were shutout, they found some success in doubles play with with

Steven Paz and Erik Sarlvik defeating Daniel Dillon and Dominik Buzonics 6-4. Paz also swung well in singles, winning his second set, 6-2 but came up short in the final set.

Boise State holds a 16-4 overall and 2-0 Mountain West Conference record with a nine-match win streak. They are led by Luke Shields who enters his second year at the helm. Additionally, Shields is a former Boise State men’s tennis All-American and associate head coach.

Up next after the weekend, EWU returns home to host three matches before the end of the regular season. The Eagles welcome Idaho State on April 14 at 2 p.m. PT and Portland State on April 22 at 11 a.m. PT.