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TACOMA, Wash. - The Pacific Lutheran University men's tennis squad faced its second nationally-ranked opponent in as many days on Sunday, suffering a 9-0 setback at the hands of Northwest Conference rival and 27^th-ranked Lewis & Clark College.
 
Justin deMattos and Hampus Pers Eliasson proved to be a thorn in the sides of the Pioneers' (5-2, 3-0 NWC) No. 2 doubles team of Brendan Adams and Will McDermott, keeping pace before ultimately getting edged 8-7 after dropping the tie break 11-9. Jake Kim and Branson Near battled at No. 3 but ended on the wrong side of an 8-2 decision.
 
In singles, Michael Campbell fell, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 1 while deMattos was unseated, 6-2, 6-1, at No. 2. Near fell, 6-1, 6-2, at No. 6 while Marcus Lee came up short, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 4.

"Hampus and Justin played the most competitive match of the weekend, fighting off several match points before losing in the tie break," said Head Coach John Campbell. "Overall, we have lots to work on as we return home to Sprinker next weekend."
 
The Lutes (3-4, 0-2 NWC) return home on Saturday, hosting Pacific University at the Sprinker Recreation Center.