Match Results

MASON, Ohio – The Otterbein men’s tennis team defeated Capital University 5-3 Friday afternoon to secure a spot in the OAC Championship match at the Lindner Tennis Center.

The Cardinals (16-6) advance to take on top-seed Ohio Northern University Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meanwhile, the Crusaders season concludes at 13-6.

Otterbein took a 2-1 lead into singles competition to give themselves an early edge in the match. The duo of freshmen Will Willson and David Seckel, who lost their No. 1 doubles meeting with Capital last week, avenged the defeat with a sound 8-4 win. Freshman Jake Devore and sophomore Andrew Sutter picked up the other doubles win at No. 3 doubles, 8-6.

Both Willson and Seckel stayed hot in singles play, with both winning in straight sets to put the Cardinals one win away from a berth in the championship match.

Fellow freshman Zach McDivitt delivered the victory with a 6-1. 3-6, 6-3 decision at No. 4 singles to clinch the win for Otterbein.

The OAC Championship match will be Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. Otterbein will meet Ohio Northern for the second time this season. The Polar Bears won that