McLean County Times

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's tennis team concluded its season in the quarterfinals of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament. The match, held on Thursday, May 1, saw Illinois Wesleyan fall 4-0 to Carthage College.

Illinois Wesleyan finished its season with an overall record of 5-14, while Carthage College improved to a record of 18-6. Carthage will face the winner of the contest between Augustana College and Millikin University in the upcoming match.

In the doubles play, juniors Ian Turnbull and Ben Vigneri were leading in their match with a score of 4-3 when it was abandoned. Illinois Wesleyan did not secure any wins in singles play, leading to a 4-0 defeat.

Ryan McCoy's career with the team concluded with this loss, marking the end of his fifth year. Head Coach Sam Totten plans to return six team members for the 2025-26 season.

The results of the singles competition were as follows:

- Francisco Silveira defeated Ian Turnbull with scores of 6-4, 6-3.

- The match between Elios Briand and Ben Vigneri was unfinished.

- Diego Silva overcame Ryan McCoy by 6-1, 6-4 scores.

- Cyriac Cayuela won against Thad Dillow with scores of 6-4, 6-2.

In the doubles competition, results included:

- The match involving Elios Briand and Myles Krzewinski against Ben Vigneri and Ian Turnbull was unfinished.

- Cooper Ferruzzi and Francisco Silveira won 6-2 against Ryan McCoy and Thad Dillow.

- Cyriac Cayuela and Finnian Morris defeated Griffin Hammond and Chase Tomecki 6-3.