The DBU Men's Tennis Team made a solid showing on Wednesday afternoon against Austin College. The Patriots (0-2) dropped the affair 6-3, and were led by sophomore, Bryant Forshee, and freshman, Dean Dahlsten, on the court.
 
Forshee picked up his second victory of the campaign in singles play. The native of Austin, Texas defeated Spencer Gander 6-4, 6-1 to tie the match at 2-2.
 
Dahlsten notched his first win of the spring season with 7-5 and 6-4 scores in the No. 3 slot. Sophomore, Anthony Burch, fell in the No. 1 spot 7-6, 6-1; while freshman, Matthew Chappell, lost at No. 2 tallying 6-4, 6-2 results.
 
Fellow freshman, Colby Milner, came up shy in a tiebreaker in lieu of the third set, 6-4, 3-6, (10-5).
 
The Patriots did win their first doubles team of the year with Dahlsten and Forshee clinching the lone triumph. Burch and Chappell dropped the No. 1 doubles line in a close 8-6 setback.
 
"Overall I am proud of the fight that most of our guys showed from the first point until they finished," Head Coach Sarah Gray praised. "That is something we must continue to improve on. Playing in the moment, keeping our minds focused on the task at hand and then letting the results take care of themselves."
 
Coach Gray continued, "Good things will come if we continue to put in the hard work, and if we really can implement solid, sustained concentration and belief in our ability."
 
Dallas Baptist returns to action on Feb. 15 at Southwestern Christian for a 12 PM start time. The squad's first home match will be on Feb. 20 as the Patriots host Metro State at 2 PM.