Wabash College Tennis Bounces Back with Victory

The Little Giants defeat Ohio Wesleyan in NCAC matchup after tough loss to Oberlin

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:36pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college tennis match, with sharp, overlapping planes of bright blue, green, and yellow representing the dynamic action on the court.Wabash College's tennis team displays its competitive spirit and resilience with a decisive conference win over Ohio Wesleyan.Delaware Today

The Wabash College men's tennis team earned a 5-2 victory over Ohio Wesleyan University in a North Coast Athletic Conference matchup, rebounding from a close 4-3 loss to Oberlin College over the weekend.

Why it matters

Wabash College's tennis program is a perennial contender in the NCAC, and this win helps them maintain their position in the conference standings after a tough defeat. The Little Giants are looking to make a push for the NCAC title and an NCAA tournament berth later this season.

The details

Wabash won five of the seven matches against Ohio Wesleyan, including victories in both doubles matches and three singles matches. The win comes just days after the team's narrow 4-3 loss to Oberlin, where the Little Giants nearly pulled off the upset.

  • The match took place on April 13, 2026.
  • Wabash lost to Oberlin on April 11, 2026.

The players

Wabash College

A private liberal arts college located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, known for its strong athletics programs, including men's tennis.

Ohio Wesleyan University

A private liberal arts university in Delaware, Ohio, that competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference alongside Wabash College.

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What’s next

Wabash will look to build on this win as they continue their NCAC schedule, with key matches against conference rivals Kenyon College and Denison University coming up in the next few weeks.

The takeaway

Wabash's tennis team demonstrated their resilience by bouncing back from a tough loss with a decisive victory over a conference opponent, keeping them in the hunt for the NCAC title and a potential NCAA tournament berth.