Jonas Likens

Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Drops First Match of Spring to Norwich

Box Score NORHTFIELD, Vt. -- Houghton men's tennis dropped a 6–1 road match to the Norwich University Cadets on Saturday in Northfield.

In doubles play, Houghton earned a win at No. 2 as Jonas Likens and Benjamin Unger defeated their opponents 6–3. However, Norwich secured the doubles point by winning the matches at No. 1 and No. 3. At the top spot, Rune Camps and Eben Schilke fell 6–2, while Caleb Hilsher and James Adenuga dropped a 6–2 decision at No. 3.

In singles action, Jonas Likens picked up Houghton's lone team point with a strong performance at No. 3 singles, earning a straight-set victory that included a second-set tiebreak.

Rune Camps battled in a competitive match at No. 1 singles before falling 6–4, 7–5, while Eben Schilke dropped a 6–3, 6–2 decision at No. 2.

Benjamin Unger pushed his No. 4 singles match to three sets after taking the opening set but ultimately fell 3–6, 6–2, 6–3. Caleb Hilsher also competed closely at No. 5 singles, dropping a 6–1, 7–5 match, and James Adenuga rounded out the lineup with a loss at No. 6 singles.

Houghton is back at home for its next match, hosting Lycoming on Friday, March 20 at 3 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Jonas Likens

Jonas Likens

5' 9"
Sophomore
Business Administration
Benjamin Unger

Benjamin Unger

5' 10"
Sophomore
Physics
James Adenuga

James Adenuga

6' 1"
Freshman
Rune Camps

Rune Camps

Freshman
Eben Schilke

Eben Schilke

Freshman
Caleb Hilsher

Caleb Hilsher

Junior

Players Mentioned

Jonas Likens

Jonas Likens

5' 9"
Sophomore
Business Administration
Benjamin Unger

Benjamin Unger

5' 10"
Sophomore
Physics
James Adenuga

James Adenuga

6' 1"
Freshman
Rune Camps

Rune Camps

Freshman
Eben Schilke

Eben Schilke

Freshman
Caleb Hilsher

Caleb Hilsher

Junior