Azusa Pacific Tennis Team Advances to NCAA Division II Championships
In a thrilling Regional round match, the Azusa Pacific tennis team secured their spot among the final 16 teams in the NCAA Division II Tennis Championships by defeating Point Loma with a 4-0 score. The Cougars, now boasting a perfect 23-0 season record, further solidified their status as the top team in the West region.
The match was intense from the start, with Point Loma taking the No. 1 doubles match. However, Azusa Pacific’s duo of Brody Bohren and Cole Rassner leveled the playing field with a 6-4 win at No. 2. The deciding match came down to the No. 3 doubles, where Azusa Pacific’s Soeren Grandke and Constantin Barth showcased their skills, ultimately clinching the doubles point with a 7-3 tiebreak victory.
The Cougars carried the momentum into the singles matches, with all six players winning their first sets. Barth, remaining undefeated at 18-0, swiftly defeated his opponent in straight sets. Bohren and Grandke also secured victories, with Grandke’s win at No. 3 sealing Azusa Pacific’s 4-0 triumph.
This victory marks Azusa Pacific’s third consecutive appearance at the Nationals, scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The team will eagerly await the seeding announcement for the round of 16, with more information available on APUCougars.com. Stay tuned for updates on the Cougars’ upcoming matchup as they continue their quest for the championship title.