VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - The Virginia Wesleyan University men's tennis team dropped a 7-2 decision to Averett University this afternoon at the Everett Tennis Center. The contest was originally scheduled for April 1st. Last time the two teams met was in 2020 before the shutdown where Averett pulled out a 5-4 win over the Marlins after going up 3-0 after doubles.
MATCH INFORMATION
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Weather: Sunny 60 degrees, Winds 5-10 MPH
INSIDE THE RESULTS
- Felix Bevc and Mitchell Perry came up short of earning their 10th win on the season at the top doubles spot, falling 8-5 to Jorge Figueroa and Rufus Nurminen
- Felix Bevc locked down #1 singles for the Marlins this afternoon by dismissing Cougar sophomore Jorge Figueroa, 6-1, 1-6, 10-5
- Mitchell Perry continued his hot streak by claiming his point at #2 singles by taking down Averett freshman Rufus Nurnimen, 7-5, 7-5
- Michael Portera came up just short of earning the 3rd point on the day for the Marlins when he fell to Thomas Woodcock 5-7, 6-3, 10-5
KEY STATS (Order of Finish)
- Doubles: 2, 3, 1
- Singles: 4, 6, 3, 1, 2, 5
UP NEXT
The Marlins wrap up their ODAC regular season schedule on Friday when they travel to Farmville to face Hampden Sydney College. VWU will be in search of their 8th conference win of the season. Match time is set for 3 PM.
