By Kaci Mexico

Fifteenth ranked Westmont Men's Tennis (3-2, 3-0 GSAC) continued to remain undefeated in conference play, when they picked up their third Golden State Athletic Conference win against Biola (2-4, 1-2 GSAC). They defeated the Eagles 7-2.

At the start of doubles play, seniors Carl Lindqvist and Travis Kimsey found themselves down 7-4 against Luke Mountain and Lucas Lee. However, Lindqvist and Kimsey made a comeback and pulled out the win in a super tie-breaker 9-8 (7-4) playing at number one.

At number two Luke Whalen and Christian Mathis defeated Joe Turnquist and Philip Westwood 8-1, and at number three Tommy Nightingale and Jordan Strandness fell to Biola's David Garcia and Michael Vartuli.

In singles, Lindqvist battled Biola's Philip Westwood to three sets and ultimately clinched the victory 4-6, 6-1, 10-8, playing at number one. In another close competition, Kimsey fell to Lee of Biola 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, playing at number two. The Warriors proceeded to clinch the next four singles matches. Mathis defeated Mountain 6-2, 6-1; Whalen defeated Turnquist 6-2, 6-1; Nightingale defeated Vartuli 6-0, 6-4; and David Akin triumphed over Garcia in three sets 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), and 11-9.

Head coach Mark Basham reflected on today's match.

"I was very proud of Carl and Travis for pulling out their doubles match as they were down 7-4. Overall our guys competed hard and were resilient. It was wonderful to have Tommy come through and clinch the team victory and David Akin did a great job coming back from being down 9-6 in his super tie breaker.

Moving forward, the Warriors will continue GSAC play next Saturday at the Abbott Tennis Courts when they host the Hawks of San Diego Christian at 11:00 a.m.