LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The IU Indianapolis men's tennis team dropped a narrow 4-3 decision at Bellarmine on Tuesday afternoon, coming up just short in a tightly contested road match.
 
The Jaguars claimed three singles victories but were unable to overcome a deficit after doubles play, as Bellarmine secured the match with four total points.
 
Bellarmine opened the day by taking the doubles point, winning at Nos. 1 and 2. The Jaguars picked up a point by default at No. 3 doubles, but the Knights carried momentum into singles with the early edge.
 
In singles action, IU Indianapolis battled throughout the lineup. Owen Nguyen rallied for a three-set win at No. 2, bouncing back after dropping the first set to defeat Eli Wood, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Eli Mercer added another point for the Jaguars at No. 4, grinding out a straight-set tiebreak victory, 7-6, 6-4. The Jaguars also earned a point at No. 6 singles by default.
 
However, Bellarmine secured wins at Nos. 1, 3 and 5 singles to clinch the match. Cameron Kryscio pushed his match to three sets at No. 3 before falling 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, while Konner Gunwall battled in a second-set tiebreak at the top spot but came up short in straight sets.
 
The Jaguars will now begin Horizon League play when they host Cleveland State on March 21.