CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana – An 8-6 tiebreaker in the second set of number three singles provided the deciding point in Wednesday evening's North Coast Athletic Conference men's tennis match between Wabash and DePauw. The Little Giants lost to the visiting Tigers 4-3 in the competition held at Crawfordsville High School.

Wabash (11-8, 2-3 NCAC) rallied from a 3-0 deficit after DePauw (12-7, 3-2 NCAC) claimed victories with a three-game sweep in doubles and wins at number one and five singles. Rafael Rin scored a three-set win in the second singles flight with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Tharakesh Ashokar provided a second team point with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win at number four singles.

Murilo Guarniari and DePauw's Samuele Pia played at number three singles, with Pia taking the first set 6-3. The two played to a 6-6 score in the second set to force a tiebreaker. Guarniari could not force a third set, losing 8-6 in the breaker to give the Tigers the clinching team point.

Vittorio Bona picked up a third point for Wabash with a 6-7 (6-8), 7-5, 10-0 victory at number six singles.

Wabash travels to Ohio Wesleyan University for a Friday evening match before closing out the home portion of the schedule Saturday against Wittenberg University at 2 p.m.