BELMONT, N.C. – Belmont Abbey won eight of the nine matches, as the Crusaders defeated Chowan 6-1 today, moving their record to 3-4 on the year, with a 1-0 Conference Carolinas mark.  Chowan is now 0-3 overall, and 0-2 in conference play.

How it Happened

• The Abbey swept doubles play, highlighted by Zachary Blythe and Nicholas Cary earning a 6-2 win
• The Crusaders dominated singles play.  Bailey Horne earned a 6-1, 6-1 win at #3 singles
• Gabriel Martin got a shutout at #5 singles

Belmont Abbey 6, Chowan 1

SINGLES

1. Santino Jose Sormani (CU) def. Zachary Blythe (BAC) 5-7, 6-4, 10-7
2. George Barfoot (BAC) def. Dragan Omcikus (CU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Bailey Horne (BAC) def. Timofey Tokmakov (CU) 6-1, 6-1
4. Kent Shiell (BAC) def. Francisco Salvatori (CU) 6-0, 6-3
5. Gabriel Martin (BAC) def. Job Williamson (CU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Nicholas Cary (BAC) won by default

DOUBLES

1. Zachary Blythe / Nicholas Cary (BAC) def. Francisco Salvatori / Santino Jose Sormani (CU) 6-2
2. Bailey Horne / Kent Shiell (BAC) def. Dragan Omcikus / Timofey Tokmakov (CU) 6-4
3. Jacob Andress / George Barfoot (BAC) won by default

Up Next

Belmont Abbey will visit Georgia Gwinnet for a doubleheader on Wednesday, February 26.