INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--The Bellarmine and Wayne State men's tennis teams met halfway to compete in dual match in Indianapolis today, and the 38th-ranked Warriors recorded an 8-1 victory over the Knights.

Jacob Knagenhjelm and Carlos Antonioli accounted for Bellarmine's lone win at number one doubles then both put up tough fights in their singles matches before falling, Knagenhjelm in a third set super tie-break 10-8.

"We matched up well in the doubles, winning at one and being up 6-3 at three before Wayne State won the final 5 games to win 8-6," said Bellarmine Coach John Mican.

The Bellarmine netters return to action on Saturday (Feb. 19) with a home dual match against Georgetown College at 11 a.m.

BELLARMINE-WAYNE STATE MATCH RESULTS:

Doubles:
1. Jacob Knagenhjelm & Carlos Antonioli (BU) def Aman Gil & Matt Fisher (WSU) 8-3
2. Thomas Ducret & Mike Fitzgerald (WSU) def Todd Atcher & Bryan Skaggs (BU) 8-5
3.Melvin Joseph & Eric Szydlowski (WSU) def Paul Clark & Michael Heinekamp (BU) 8-6

Singles:
1. Thomas Ducret (WSU) def Jacob Knagenhjelm (BU) 4-6, 6-1, (10-8)
2. Aman Gil (WSU) def Carlos Antonioli (BU) 6-3, 6-2
3. Mike Fitzgerald (WSU) def Todd Atcher (BU) 6-1, 6-4
4. Oscar Gamarra (WSU) def Paul Clark (BU) 6-4, 6-3
5. Jon Groszek (WSU) def Michael Heinekamp (BU) 6-1, 6-0
6. Melvin Joseph (WSU) def Alex Chanley (BU) 6-0, 6-2