ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana Tech men's tennis team dropped their spring opener to No. 23-ranked Marian University, 8-1, on Friday night at the Pearson Automotive Tennis Club.
 
The Knights, who won the Crossroads League Tournament this past fall, took a commanding 3-0 lead after doubles play despite a valiant effort from the second flight of Tiago Neves and Brunno Storani, who fell 9-8 (3). Storani split sets at second flight in singles action, taking the second set 6-1 to force the tiebreak before falling in three sets, 4-6, 6-1, 7-10. Spring semester newcomer Andres Leal picked up Tech's lone win of the night with a 7-5, 6-0 victory at third flight.
 
Tech (3-3) returns to action on Saturday, February 9 as they travel to NCAA Division II foe Tiffin University. First serve is set for 1 p.m. from Lakewood Racquet Club.