ROSEVILLE, MINN.—The Hamline University men's tennis team made the short trip up Snelling Avenue to face Northwestern (Minn.) on Wednesday, where they dropped an 8-1 decision.

The Pipers fall to 9-7, while the Eagles improve to 11-8.

"Great comeback wins for freshman Zach Irrthum tonight," said Pipers head tennis coach Spencer Jones. "Several really tough close losses and very winnable matches. Surprise Taylor and Isaac Hultberg lost nail bitters. Look for some changes in our men's doubles lineup as we try to revitalize that squad for the stretch run of our season."

Northwestern 8, Hamline 1

Zach Irrthum picked up a 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 win at No. 6 singles. The Pipers managed to take a pair of singles matches to a tiebreak as Isaac Hultberg dropped a 3-6 6-4, 1-0 decision at No. 2, while Taylor fell at No. 4 by a score of 6-4, 2-6, 1-0.

The Pipers will travel to St. Olaf on Friday, April 14 for a 3:30 p.m. match.