ORANGE, Calif.— Chapman Men's Tennis clinched their second consecutive victory to open up the 2026 season against Arizona Christian University 4-3 Friday afternoon. 

In doubles, Lachlan Dickinson and James Krantz clinched their match 6-3, but the Panthers dropped the point to firebirds. 

In singles, the Panthers came roaring back. James Krantz won 6-4 and 6-2. Matthew Dewey won in three sets 6-3 on the second set and 6-1 tiebreaker. Ian Jordan won 6-3 and 6-4. Rounding out the match and clinching victory, Seif El Salawy won 6-2 and 6-3. 

The Panthers will look to carry the momentum into their next match as they host Lewis & Clark on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Anderson Tennis Center.