VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - The Virginia Wesleyan University men's tennis team fell 8-8 on the season, losing to Southern Virginia University 9-0 on Tuesday afternoon at the Everett Tennis Center. It was senior day for the Marlins as they celebrated their only departing senior, Anthony Wilson. Anthony has been a 4 year starter and major contributor to the program. This season Wilson is 8-4 at #2 doubles and 6-8 at #3 and #4 singles.
MATCH INFORMATION
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Weather: Sunny, 75 degrees, winds 10-15 MPH
INSIDE THE RESULTS
- VWU dropped all three doubles positions, 8-3.
- Henry West battled back in the 2nd after losing the first 6-0, falling 6-0, 6-4 to SVU's former #1 singles player Tanner Bassett.
- Mitchell Perry was down a break early in the first set, had multiple chances to break back but could not convert, losing 6-4, 6-1 to K.K. Motloja at #2 singles.
- Freshman Felix Bevc lost at the top spot to regional power Marcos Dias, 6-1, 6-0.
- Antony Wilson battled to a 6-0, 6-2 decision against Daniel Blonquist.
KEY STATS (Order of Finish)
- Doubles: 3, 2, 1
- Singles: 6, 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
UP NEXT
The Marlins continue their tough regular season non-conference schedule on Friday when they travel to Newport News to take on Christopher Newport University. Match time is slated for 3 PM.
