NORTHFIELD, Vt. -- The Castleton University men's tennis team fell 9-0 to Norwich in a non-conference matchup Wednesday afternoon at the Shapiro Field House.
 
As both the first and third doubles teams fell 8-0, Connor Davis and Jason Lipscomb pulled out three games before falling, 8-3 to Abbie Barker and Austin Rosas at the second doubles flight.
 
Lipscomb and Davis also led the way for the Spartans in singles play as both won a combined six games. Davis, competing at the second singles flight, dropped a 6-1, 6-2 decision to Tim Santy, while Lipscomb also fell 6-1, 6-2 to Matthias Tchantouridze at third singles.
 
Rowan Kidder put up a valiant effort despite falling 6-0, 6-1 to Alexi Gilmore at first singles, and Rafael Robles dropped a 6-0, 6-1 decision to Brandon Sichak while competing at sixth singles.
 
Castleton returns to action Saturday, April 17, at it takes on Western Connecticut State in a Little East Conference matchup at the Castleton Tennis Courts with a scheduled start at 1 p.m.