Box Score VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - The No. 2 seeded Virginia Wesleyan men's tennis team, ranked #17 in the South Atlantic Region, defeated the No. 3 seeded Quakers of Guilford College 5-2 in the ODAC Semifinal match and now advance to the Championship match against the top seeded Generals of Washington and Lee.
MATCH INFORMATION
Location: Virginia Beach, VA | Everett Tennis Center
Weather: Sunny, 67 degree
INSIDE THE RESULTS
- No. 2 doubles record the first point for VWU as Anthony Wilson and Henry West winning 8-4 over Schreiber and Montague.
- Connor Cummings and Michael Portera finished second at No. 3 doubles winning 8-6, while Mitchell Perry and Felix Bevc had to battle at No. 1 doubles in an 8-7 tiebreaker that wen 8-6 in the deciding set to give the Marlins a 3-0 lead in the match score.
- Guilford earned a point at No. 6 doubles as Cummings fell 6-0, 6-0, but Portera at No. 5 singles gave the Marlins the 4-1 lead after winning 6-2, 6-3.
- Anthony Wilson playing No. 3 singles fell 6-3, 6-2, as Guilford pulled within two points, 4-2.
- Felix Bevc clinched the match for VWU winning the No. 2 singles flight 6-2, 6-1, giving Virginia Wesleyan the 5-2 decision.
- Mitchell Perry won set one 6-4 and was trailing 1-2 in the second set upon completion of the match.
KEY STATS (Order of Finish)
- Doubles: 2, 3, 1
- Singles: 6, 5, 3, 2
UP NEXT
The Marlins advance to the ODAC Tournament championships on Sunday, May 9, and face the top seeded Generals of Washington and Lee. Match time is set to begin at 2 PM in Lexington, VA.
