BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Abbey men's tennis team was locked in a close match against Lander Monday afternoon at the Reidy Tennis Center as the team returned to action from spring break.

The Crusaders attempted to rally in singles play but fell 4-3 to the Bearcats.

Belmont Abbey was swept in doubles play but Ricard Novell, Peru Bayo and Nicholas Cary earned victories in the Nos. 2, 3 and 4 spots, respectively.

With Monday's results, Belmont Abbey is now 10-15 on the season while Lander is now 9-2.

EXHIBITION MATCHES

• Noelle Andrey Ampong (BAC) def. David Velasco (LU), 7-5, 6-3
• Tim Stemler (BAC) def. Max Berriere (LU), 7-6, 6-4

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey opens Conference Carolinas play with a match at King Tuesday.
• The match is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start in Bristol, Tennessee.