PELLA, Iowa - The University of Dubuque men's tennis team dropped the dual meet on Friday against the Central College Dutch by a 9-0 loss on the road.

The Spartans #1 doubles team of Pedwar Castliio/Ryan Kiddle lost 8-4. The #2 doubles team of Dawson Freese/Ryan Linkie lost 8-0, and #3 doubles team of Alexander Hardin/Elia Desario lost 8-1.

UD will play the Simpson College Storm on Saturday in Indianola beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, the Spartans will begin a home stand on Frank Farber Tennis Courts as they host the Wartburg College Knights at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, UD will host the Nebraska Wesleyan University Prairiewolves at 4:00 p.m. The final regular season meet will be on Friday, April 26, when the Buena Vista University Beavers travel to Dubuque on Senior Day.

The American Rivers Conference Team Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 30.