ALBION, Mich. -- The Albion College men's tennis team earned a 5-2 victory over Indiana-South East on Sunday morning in the squad's final tuneup prior to ITA Regionals.

The Britons got off to a solid start in doubles, with Josh Doyle and Jacob Doyle leading the way with a 6-3 win at the top flight. Carter Kendall and Connor Schultz added a dominant 6-1 victory at third doubles, while Brady Pettit and Alex Beard fell 6-3 in the second flight, keeping the match close early.

Singles play saw Albion take control, turning the early momentum into a decisive win. Alex Beard edged past Paxton Evitts in a pair of tense tiebreak sets, 7-6, 7-6, while Josh Doyle cruised at No. 4 with a 6-2, 6-2 victory.

Connor Schultz and Malcolm Johnson added straight-set wins at Nos. 5 and 6, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-2, 6-1, respectively, to seal the match for the Britons. Carter Kendall battled hard at first singles, but fell in three sets to Trey Gutsgeu, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

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The Britons have a short trip ahead to ITA Regionals, hosted by Kalamazoo College. The two-day affair gets underway on Friday, September 26.