Dragons vault to 16th in the nation

Ruben Fonga rose to 3rd in the national singles rankings.
Ruben Fonga rose to 3rd in the national singles rankings.

Tiffin University's men's tennis team keeps rising higher in the national rankings.

The Dragons hit an all-time high with a ranking of 16th in the nation in the latest ITA poll.

This marks the highest national ranking ever for a Dragons men's tennis team. They currently hold a 9-1 record and are the defending G-MAC champion. Their only loss this season is to nationally-ranked Ferris State 4-3.

Ruben Fonga continues his stellar Dragons career, rising to 3rd in the nation in the singles rankings. He is currently 11-1 this season. Earlier this season, he appeared at 6th in the country before rising to 4th in the last poll.

The Dragons also represent well in doubles play, as Michael Gurtner/Matthew Telford are ranked 28th overall, up three spots from last week. They are 7-2 on the season. This also marks the highest the pair have ever been ranked, as last year they were ranked as high as 29th in the nation.