The Knights saw the season draw to a close with a 5-4 loss to fourth-seeded St. Olaf in the semifinals of the MIAC Playoffs. Carleton, the second seed, won four of the six singles matches but was unable to overcome an ice-cold start in doubles play. First-year Ben Guzick capped his year with a straight-sets triumph at first singles.

The Knights close out their regular season with a five-match winning streak after pulling out a 5-4 triumph over visiting Macalester College. Carleton (14-9, 8-1 MIAC) trailed after the completion of the doubles portion of the match, but wins in four of the singles matches, including a three-set thriller by sophomore Austin Taylor that secured the victory.

Wet weather forced Sunday’s match against Saint John’s University indoors, but the Knights enthusiasm was not dampened in an 8-1 triumph. The victory guaranteed Carleton will conclude the season second in the MIAC standings this season, the program’s seventh consecutive seventh consecutive top-2 conference finish. Play began with a doubles sweep by Carleton, including a 9-8 victory at first doubles by Winston Park and Dan Vollman.

The Knights posted their third consecutive victory shutting out Hamline University, 9-0. All five of Carleton’s rookies saw action on Friday afternoon. One member of that group, Sam Megowen, prevailed in doubles play, then won his singles match in straight sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-2.