WICHITA, Kan. — Getting its spring season underway, the Newman men's tennis team fell to a tough NAIA side in McPherson, 5-3, Sunday afternoon at West Genesis.

Lauri Soome teamed up with Lucas Norbiato to pick up a point at No. 2 doubles with an 8-6 win, and the junior didn't drop a game at in a set and a half at No. 3 singles before his opponent retired.

Blake Crawford took a tight first set then cruised to the 7-5, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles.

The undefeated Jet women won by forfeit over the Bulldog women.

Newman continues its early-season action Friday morning with a scrimmage against Seward County CC.