Alex Budde helped the Gusties to a victory over nationally-ranked Trinity in the first round of the Stag-Hen Invitational over the weekend. Budde started with a win in the No. 2 doubles spot with partner Gage Gohl. He then extended his singles winning streak to four by taking down his third nationally-ranked opponent in the last two weeks. Budde won in the No. 6 spot, clinching the win for the Gusties with a come-from-behind set three victory, battling from 2-5 to win 7-5.