They re in a learning mode just about the whole season. It s tough to play when you get beat up, but I have nothing but good things to say. This means improving consistency, the largest problem the tennis teams have now, according to Nick. Staying in rallies longer, fine-tuning technical skills and winning close games are a part of this, said Lester. We have to try to find the right formula to do that.
Challenge matches are part of that formula.
Gustafson credits challenge matches and in-team competition with motivating team members to improve. Bauck is optimistic but also realistic about the work cut out for the team. The men s tennis team played St. John s yesterday at home. Results were not available at press time. The men play Gustavus, traditionally a top team in the conference, tomorrow at Gustavus.