WICHITA, Kan. – The Drake University men's tennis team claimed its 10th Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship when the Bulldogs defeated Wichita State, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Genesis Health Club in Wichita, Kan.
Drake got out to a strong start by winning the doubles point. Bayo Philips and Barny Thorold earned a 6-3 victory at No. 1 doubles, while Ben Stride and Ben Wood secured the point with a 6-4 win at No. 3.
The Shockers managed to earn some momentum early in singles to take a 2-1 lead after winning at the No.