KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's tennis team will look to defend its Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament title on Saturday after defeating Ball State 4-2 Friday afternoon at Sorensen Courts. The Broncos will face Buffalo in the MAC Tournament Championship on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Sorensen Courts/West Hills Athletic Club.

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The Broncos started out hot, grabbing the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 2. The duo of Matt Hamilton/Maik Steiner earned a 6-2 win at No. 2 while Kennosuke Nouchi/Daniel Loebel finished it off, winning 6-3 at No. 1. Hamilton/Steiner have now won five in a row while Loebel/Nouchi have now won three in a row.

In singles, Hamilton earned a quick 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 2 to put WMU up 2-0, but Ball State claimed No. 1 to make it 2-1. Jannik Opitz was the next Bronco done, winning 6-2, 6-4 at No. 6 to put WMU up 3-1. The Cardinals didn't quit, winning 7-5, 6-3 at No. 4 to make it 3-2, setting the table to Steiner. The junior won in two sets, but it wasn't easy as momentum shifted multiple times in the match. Steiner came away with a 6-4, 7-5 win at No. 3 to clinch the match and start a Bronco celebration on the court.

The Broncos fell in the only match this season against Buffalo, 4-3 at West Hills on March 30.