Elks at Dawgs

REDLANDS, CA – The Stanton University Elks opened their spring campaign on Saturday against a formidable University of Redlands squad. Despite a gritty victory in the doubles flight, the Elks ultimately fell to the Bulldogs in a challenging road test.

Doubles Action: A Spark at No. 2

The Elks found a winning rhythm in the middle of the lineup during the doubles session:

• No. 1 Doubles: Lemiel Kei and Oleksandr Kolesnychenko struggled to find their footing, falling 1-6.

• No. 2 Doubles: Egor Pishchelev and Matthias Bigot displayed excellent chemistry, battling to a 6-4 victory.

• No. 3 Doubles: Achille Scattolin and Yohann Molle fought through long rallies but dropped their set 1-6.

Singles Recap

The Bulldogs' depth proved to be the deciding factor in singles play, though the Elks showed resilience in several close sets:

• Egor Pishchelev: Fell 2-6, 3-6.

• Yohann Molle: Dropped his match 1-6, 2-6.

• Achille Scattolin: Finished with a 0-6, 2-6 result.

• Oleksandr Kolesnychenko: Fell 3-6, 0-6.

• Sebastian Koster: Pushed his opponent in a competitive second frame, falling 1-6, 4-6.

• Matthias Bigot: Battled through the most contested match of the day, narrowly missing a comeback in a 4-6, 3-6 defeat.

Looking Forward

While the scoreboard favored the Bulldogs, the Elks leave Redlands with valuable experience and a strong doubles win from Pishchelev and Bigot to build upon for the rest of the season.