Eagles Fall in First of Two Weekend Road Matches
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Carson-Newman (1-2) could not follow up on its impressive performance on Thursday afternoon, falling in its first road trip against the University of Charleston (3-0), 4-1.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Carson-Newman (1-2) could not follow up on its impressive performance on Thursday afternoon, falling in its first road trip against the University of Charleston (3-0), 4-1.
Due to time constraints, C-N and Charleston only played No. 1-4 singles and No. 1 and 2 doubles.
In singles, Marc Janse secured the Eagles' lone win of the day, securing a three-set win. Outside of Janse's win, the Golden Eagles did a solid job dealing with an Eagles lineup that has seen a fair share of success this season.
SINGLES RESULTS
No. 1: No. 6 Jorge Perez Diaz (UC) def. Marnix Van Dalen (C-N), 6-2/6-1
No. 2: Marc Janse (C-N) def. Omar Elsmahy (UC), 3-6/6-3/6-0
No. 3: Ruben Acuna (UC) def. Gjorgii Jankulovski (C-N), 6-3/6-2
No. 4: Jowan Rawson (UC) def. Paul Gayk (C-N), 6-2/6-3
No. 5: Vincente Garcia (UC) DNP Lars Hordijk (C-N)
No. 6: Marcelo Mifano Pinto (UC) DNP Matthew Saunders (C-N)
The Golden Eagles saw similar success in doubles, taking both No. 1 and 2. Charleston took both matches by three games or more.
DOUBLES RESULTS
No. 1: No. 15 J. Rawson/J. Perez Diaz (UC) def. M. Van Dalen/L. Hordijk (C-N), 6-2
No. 2: O. Elsmahy/V. Garcia (UC) def. P. Gayk/G. Jankulovski (C-N), 6-3
No. 3: R. Acuna/A. Nadio (UC) DNP M. Janse/Y. Opanasenko (C-N)
The Eagles will look to rebound tomorrow, facing off with Fairmont State.
