The Virginia Wesleyan men's tennis team faced No.18 University of Mary Washington to conclude their weekend of competition in Fredericksburg.
Rafael and
Carlos Rullan Zarraga continued their success from the day prior with another solid victory at #2 doubles, winning 6-4. Both teams of
Hovo Madanyan and
Sebastien Muller at #1 and
Tudor Vlad and
Frieso ter Schiphorst at #3 fell by scores of 6-2, which gave the Eagles the doubles point.
Sainandan Challagundla won his first set over Rithink Manchala at the fifth line in singles, but his opponent battled from behind, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Hovo Madanyan had a set point in his first set against Drew Campbell in the sixth position but did not convert, losing 7-6 (5), 6-4.
At #2 singles,
Rafael Rullan Zarraga lost his first set 6-2 and fought hard to level the match, but he fell short in the second set tiebreaker.
Despite the overall loss, the team competed well against their nationally ranked opponent. Next, they will travel to Salisbury University on Saturday, March 1, with start time set at 12 p.m.
