Kissimmee, Fla. - March 11, 2024 - In its opening match of its Spring Break trip in Florida, the Springfield College men's tennis team was upended by Bethel, 6-3, on Monday morning.

The match started in singles play and Bethel was able to claim four victories, three of which came in third-set tiebreakers.  At the top singles spot, Tatsuya Kimoto (Yamaguchi, Japan) powered his way to a 6-4, 7-5 victory, while Phakin Thongbooncharoen (Bangkok, Thailand) prevailed by a 6-0, 6-3 decision at No. 4.

In doubles, Thongbooncharoen teammed up with Ethan Gomulka (San Bernardino, Calif.) to earn an 8-4 victory at the No. 3 position for the Pride. 

The Pride will compete again on Wednesday evening when it clashes with Coe at 6 pm at the USTA National Training Center. 

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