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Virginia Wesleyan University VWUM2122 (0-1)
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Winner Chris. Newport CNUM (2-0)
Virginia Wesleyan University VWUM2122
(0-1)
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Chris. Newport CNUM
(2-0)
Winner
Mitchell Perry - at CNU 2/11/2022
Alysse Scripter

Match Recap: Men's Tennis | | Alysse Scripter

Marlins bested by Nationally Ranked Christopher Newport in season opener

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia - The Virginia Wesleyan men's tennis team dropped an 9-0 decision on the road to No. 25 Christopher Newport University on Friday afternoon.

MATCH INFORMATION
Location: Newport News, VA 
Weather: Sunny, 66 degrees, winds 10-15 MPH

INSIDE THE RESULTS

  • VWU dropped all three doubles matches 8-2, 8-6, 8-0 respectively with Timothy Tep and Henry West taking CNU's Bently Goodwin and Ahun Vodela to an 8-6 decision at No. 2 doubles.
  • Felix Bevc took on regionally rank Alec Strause (19) at #1 singles but ended up falling 6-3, 6-3.
  • Mitchell Perry was the only Marlin to win a set taking one against Ryan Macy at No. 2 singles. Perry fell 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 1-0 (10-5).
  • Timothy Tep returned to the line up after studying abroad from his home of Cambodia last year due to COVID.
  • A pair of first years entered the singles line ups in Francis Cabaddu and Camden Perry at singles 4 and 6 respectively. 
NEXT UP
The Marlins return to the courts again on Sunday, February 20th, when they host the Hawks of Division II school Chowan University.
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