BELMONT, N.C. – The Belmont Abbey men's tennis team closed out its final match before starting Conference Carolins play on a good note with a 7-0 victory over West Virginia Wesleyan Tuesday at the Reidy Tennis Center. The Crusaders earned the doubles point by taking two of the three matches in doubles play and finished unbeaten in singles play.
Nelson Stafford was among the top players of the day for The Abbey. He partnered with
Zachary Blythe to earn a 6-1 victory over Taylor Papworth and Carlos Garces Grenero. He went on to defeat Camillo Salvi 6-1, 6-1, in straight sets to close the day.
Xaveam Van Wijk also recorded two wins for the day to help the Crusaders earn the victory.
RESULTS
DOUBLES
- Nicholas Cary/Xaveam Van Wijk (BAC) def. Camillo Salvi/Kihiro Karsawa (WVW), 6-2
- Zachary Blythe/Nelson Stafford (BAC) def. Taylor Papworth/Carlos Garces Grenero (WVW), 6-1
- Nico Zumba/Anthony McIntosh (WVW) def. Kent Shiell/Andres Golindano (BAC), 7-6 (3)
SINGLES
- Xaveam Van Wijk (BAC) def. Taylor Papworth (WVW), 7-6 (1), 6-3
- Zachary Blythe (BAC) def. Kihiro Karsawa (WVW), 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (6)
- Nelson Stafford (BAC) def. Camillo Salvi (WVW), 6-1, 6-1
- Kent Shiell (BAC) def. Anthony McIntosh (WVW), 6-0, 6-2
- Andres Golindano (BAC) def. Carlos Garces Grenero (WVW), 6-2, 6-0
- Matthew Orozco (BAC) def. Patrick McGee (WVW), 6-2, 6-0
SCHEDULE UPDATE
The road match against Johnson C. Smith scheduled Tuesday was postponed due to rain.
UP NEXT
The Crusaders open Conference Carolinas play with a dual match against Lees-McRae March 19 at 1 p.m. back at the Reidy Tennis Center.
