Senior Tyler Conrad made history for the men’s tennis team as he sets wins record during their victory over Northwood April 6.
The Chargers beat Northwood 6-1 on Saturday, remaining undefeated in G-MAC play, as Conrad broke the record for the most collegiate wins in Hillsdale College program history.
The Chargers lost the doubles point, with only the No. 2 doubles team Conrad and freshman
Freshman Ellis Klanduch winning in a 6-2 match. Conrad’s victory marked the 122nd win of his career, breaking 2020 graduate Charlie Adam’s win record.
“Everyone was very happy for Tyler,” head coach Keith Turner said. “They all know what a great accomplishment this was.”
Conrad said breaking the record was a semester-long goal.
“Breaking the record was very liberating,” Conrad said. “It took a lot of pressure off of me for the singles match.”
Trailing 1-0, the Chargers captured all six matches in the singles play to seize their fifth victory in the G-MAC.
Sophomore Aiden Pack started singles play with a 6-2, 6-2, win at No. 1 singles. At No. 2 singles, Conrad won a 7-4 first-set tiebreak to claim a 7-6, 6-4 victory and his 123rd collegiate win.
Conrad said his goal moving forward is to play well and support the team.
“Everyone’s spot is going to be very important for the rest of the season,” Conrad said. “Winning the conference tournament and making NCAA’s again would be a very nice way to cap off my career.”
The Chargers will host Findlay on Friday, April 12, and defending G-MAC champion Tiffin on Saturday, April 13. Hillsdale will be the underdog in both matches, going up against the other two undefeated programs in the conference.
“We know that Tiffin and Findlay are our toughest competitors in the conference,” Turner said. “We have been playing very well. Hopefully, things come out in our favor.”
Freshman Pali Vician-Fletcher said he believes the Chargers can win both matches over the weekend, it is just a matter of if they can pull it off.
“The team has been working hard to accomplish our goal of winning every match and then the G-MAC,” Pali Vician-Fletcher said. “Having said that, this weekend is important because we are determined and capable of winning this weekend.”