The Butler men's tennis team was defeated by Vanderbilt on Saturday, 4-3. The Bulldog's end the week 1-1 after Thursday's win over Bellarmine. 
 
The doubles point went to Vanderbilt after they closed out wins in the No. 2 and No. 3 courts. Thomas Brennan and Alvaro Huete Vadillo were tied in the No. 1 match before the Commodores had clinched the point. 
 
In singles play, Brennan won back-to-back sets after dropping the first to capture the No. 1 for Butler. Rahulniket Konakanchi defeated his opponent, winning two sets in close fashion. Aidan William earned Butler a third point with an abbreviated tiebreaker win.  
 
Butler is back in action next Saturday for a home BIG EAST meeting with DePaul. First serve is set for 11 a.m.
 
 
Match Results – Butler vs. Vanderbilt
 
Singles: 
 
1. Thomas Brennan (BU) def. Nathan Cox (VANDY-M) 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 10-5
2. Joubert Klopper (VANDY) def. Alvaro Huete Vadillo (BU) 6-0, 6-4
3. Michael Ross (VANDY) def. Borja Miralles (BU) 7-5, 6-4
4. Siim Troost (VANDY) def. Patrick Joss (BU) 6-2, 6-3
5. Rahulniket Konakanchi (BU) def. Macsen Sisam (VANDY) 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5)
6. Aidan William (BU) def. Mitchell Deames (VANDY) 9-7

Doubles:

1. Siim Troost/Jeremie Casabon (VANDY) vs. Thomas Brennan/Alvaro Huete Vadillo (BU) 3-3, unfinished
2. Michael Ross/Nathan Cox (VANDY) def. Borja Miralles/Zach Trimpe (BU) 6-0
3. Joubert Klopper/Macsen Sisam (VANDY) def. Rahulniket Konakanchi/Patrick Joss (BU) 6-2