HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's tennis got its 2024-25 season underway with a 7-0 loss to NCAA Division II Daemen on Saturday at Kerr-Pegula Fieldhouse.

The Highlanders were able to win one of three doubles matches as Nolan Zach and Graham Cook teamed for a 6-4 victory.

In singles play, several Highlanders produced strong matches, but were unable to secure any victories. Preston Tobolski lost 6-2, 6-3 in third singles, Jason Murphy won four games in his first set match in fifth singles, while Benjamin Unger lost 6-3, 6-4 in sixth singles.

"It was fun to get to compete with our men today. Having only had a few practices together I was excited but unsure of what today would bring," said Head Coach Jordan Crouch. "I think we competed intensely and fought with a great team until the very last ball. Shoutout to Graham and Nolan getting a big win at first doubles, and Ben played exceptionally well today at sixth singles. I'm proud of how we played today and can't wait for next Wednesday against Oneonta. Let's go Highlanders!"

Houghton returns to action when they travel to Oneonta on Wednesday, September 11.