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Men's Tennis Defeats No. 55 Wichita State

DES MOINES, IOWA -- For the second time in three days, the Drake University men's tennis team defeated a nationally ranked team. The Bulldogs took down No. 55 Wichita State 4-3, after defeating No. 44 Western Michigan on Friday.

The Bulldogs took the early lead after wining the doubles point after wins on courts one and three. Bulldog duo's Oliver Johansson, Jeremy Schifris and Matijia Matic, Evan Fragistas defeated their opponents to secure the point in the double portion of the afternoon.

After a strong start, Drake fell behind 3-2 due to falling in three singles matches.