UPLAND, IND.-- The Trine men's tennis team edged Taylor University 5-4 in the first outdoor match of the season for the Thunder Saturday afternoon.

Trine took two points in doubles behind victories in the no. 1 and no. 3 courts. Joe Dunbar (Indianapolis, Ind./Guerin Catholic) and Caleb Knust (Plainfield, Ind./Plainfield) combined for a convincing 8-1 victory at no. 1. Joey Clark (Sturgis, Mich./Sturgis) and Nick Ihrie (Kendalville, Ind./East Noble) locked down the victory in the no. 3 court by a score of 8-5.

Knust picked up a win in no. 1 singles by scores of 6-0, 6-2. Knust has won five-consecutive singles matches. he has not lost thus far in the 2014 calendar year.

Clark and Ihrie picked up key victories in the no. 3 and no. 5 courts respectively. Clark won by a pair of 6-4 scores. Ihrie won his first set 6-4 and won a tough second set 7-6 to earn a crucial point for the Thunder.

Trine improves to 5-4 on the season. The Thunder return to action Saturday, Mar. 22 when they host Rose-Hulman at 11:00 a.m.