Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 FULTON, Mo. - Playing a rare doubleheader - and Saturday night matchup - at Suzanne Neal Memorial Tennis Complex, No. 17 William Woods University (11-6, 3-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference) was dominant in both contests, sweeping Midland University (4-8) 4-0 and Heart foe Grand View University (3-12, 0-2) 7-0 on the day the Owls honored their seniors.

The Woods' men's team opened Saturday's slate full of tennis at 10 a.m., competing until the team result was decided against the Warriors.

In doubles, the Owls won the first two matchups to conclude, earning the doubles point: WWU's Aoi Ooka and Jesper Seger cruised to a 6-0 victory over MU's Cayden Brandner-Stanton and Jaime De Diego at the two line, and Cole Horton and Thomas Geukemeijer defeated Martin Cisneros and Daniel Liebig 6-1 at the three.

The Owls suffered their only doubles defeat to the Warriors' No. 1 duo of Benjamin Starman and Joren Stevens, slotted 19th in the latest ITA NAIA men's tennis doubles rankings. WWU's Noah Burton and Robbie Schorr fell 6-2 to Starman and Stevens.

William Woods locked down the team result, prevailing at the top three singles positions. The Owls' Ooka beat De Diego 6-0, 6-1 at the three. Horton, No. 46 in the most recent ITA NAIA men's tennis singles rankings, won 6-2, 6-3 over Starman at the two, and Burton, ranked 37th, took a 7-5, 6-2 decision over Stevens at the one.

"I am very happy with our 4-0 win over Midland," William Woods tennis coach Abigail Lemberger Hughes said. "The guys were focused and dominated from the start; it was a great showing for our guys."

Facing the Vikings in Saturday's final match, William Woods' Senior Night matchup, the Owls went a perfect 9-0 between doubles and singles.

Woods' top doubles pair, seniors Burton and Schorr, won all six games against Grand View's Enzo Naveda Canessa and Adrian Reyes. Then, the Owls' No. 2 doubles team of Ooka and Seger prevailed 6-1 over the Vikings' Lars Kruger and Pierre De Buretel de Chassey, and WWU's Horton and senior Patrick Bernius defeated GVU's Diego Castillo and Abbot Haner 6-2 at the three line.

Schorr finished his tremendous Senior Night performance, opening singles with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Castillo at the five slot. Following that, Owls freshman Lars Ankerman defeated Haner 6-3, 7-5 at the six.

Burton capped his great outing on the night he was honored, beating Naveda Canessa 6-3, 6-4 at the top position. Fellow nationally-ranked Owl Horton earned a tight 6-7, 6-2, 6-2 win over Reyes at the two.

A couple of William Woods freshmen secured the 7-0 result, with Ooka beating De Buretel de Chassey 6-2, 6-0 and Seger winning 6-1, 6-2 over Kruger.

"What a night to celebrate our seniors, playing under the lights made it a special atmosphere, and I'm proud of the guys for getting a great 7-0 conference sweep," Lemberger Hughes said.

Prior to the Owls' women's and men's teams commanding Suzanne Neal's courts under the lights, William Woods held its Senior Night ceremony with men's players Schorr, Phillip Lucas, Bernius and Burton, and men's graduate assistant Vitek Subert among the individuals recognized.

Lemberger Hughes shared her thoughts on what each member has brought to the team.

Schorr: "Robbie has spent five years at William Woods and has been a big part in building this program. He has contributed a lot to help make the program as successful as it is now. Robbie is one of the most naturally gifted players I have ever met. His tennis IQ is phenomenal, and he made it easy to work with him as a player. His talent and leadership will be missed!"

Lucas: "'Phill' is the ultimate teammate. He is one of the biggest supporters of William Woods Athletics, as well as being a leader on campus. 'Phill' brought so much energy to the team, and I sure will miss having him around. I wish him the best for the future and know he will achieve whatever he puts his mind to."

Bernius: "Patrick's leadership and work ethic are unmatched. He always puts in 100% regardless of the day. He has been a joy to have on the team, and I know he has big things ahead of him. Notre Dame is lucky to have him, and I can't wait to see the success that awaits him!"

Burton: "We sadly only had one year with Noah, but it's been a great year, and I am thrilled we got to have him for the time we did. Noah has been a huge asset to the team, coming in with lots of experience. I'm sure whatever he chooses to do in the future, he will be very successful."

Subert: "Vitek's willingness to help on the court has not gone unnoticed. He has been a huge asset to the coaching staff, and I know everyone will miss having him around. His knowledge of tennis and the energy he brings to the courts have been a great addition to the program, and I am sad we only got him as a coach for a year. Vitek has been a part of this program for five years, and his contributions are significant. I wish him the best of luck on his move to Spain and know he will be a very successful professional."

The Owls conclude their seven-match homestand by hosting NCAA Division II Northwest Missouri State University (7-6) at 3 p.m. on April 8.