Virginia Wesleyan Defeats UDC In Tennis

WASHINGTON,D C: MARCH 2, 2007—The Virginia Wesleyan University  Marlins ruined the season opener for the UDC Firebirds Men’s Tennis Team this afternoon by defeating them 7-0 in tennis action at home. The defeat was the first for new UDC Head Coach Russia Alexander as he began his tenure at the University.

The Marlins were too deep for the Firebirds, as they made a clean sweep in doubles and singles play. Virginia Wesleyan is now 4-0 for the season, while the Firebirds took it on the chin with their first match of the season.

The Firebirds will play St. Mary's College on Saturday, March 3, in St. Mary's, Maryland.

Match Results

Singles
1.Eric Caudill (VW) def.  Arda  Kaytan(UDC)  6-4, 7-5
2.Jeff Zenisek  (VW) def .  Festus Okoya (UDC) 3-6, 7-5 default
3.Steven Wright (VW) def.  Vincente Caballero (UDC) 6-0, 6-1
4.Brett Barnes (VW) def. William Kellibrew (UDC) 6-1, 6-2
5.Tom Popomaronis  (VW) def. Jamaal Freeman (UDC) 6-0, 6-0
6.VW  by  UDC default

Doubles
1.Caudill/Zenisek (VW) def. Kaytan/Caballero (UDC)  8-1
2. Wright/Crosby (VW) def. Okoya/Kellibrew (UDC) 8-5
3. VW by default