Box Score

Mars Hill, N.C.----The 34th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs cruised to an 8-1 victory at Mars Hill University Monday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference men's tennis action. Wingate improves to 12-6 overall and 7-0 in the SAC. The Lions fall to 5-10 overall and 3-5 in the conference.

The Bulldogs won all three doubles matches Monday afternoon, starting with an 8-2 win at number one doubles from junior Neal Towlson (Warwick, Bermuda) and sophomore Sebastian Hall (Lörrach, Germany). An 8-4 win at number two doubles from senior Ryan Forbes (Charlotte, N.C.) and freshman Connor Kudrick (Spring, Texas) made it 2-0, while freshmen Filippo Pezzoli (Milan, Italy) and Tyler Schofer (Graham, N.C.) notched an 8-1 win at number three singles.

Hall won 6-3, 6-3 at number two singles, while Pezzoli added a 6-1, 6-1 win at number three singles. Kudrick cruised to 6-2, 6-1 win at number four singles, while Forbes was dominant in a 6-0, 6-0 win at number five singles. Junior Josh Eardley (Newcastle, England) capped the day with a 6-0, 6-4 victory at number six singles.

The Bulldogs return home this weekend for a pair of key SAC matches. Wingate hosts Lincoln Memorial Friday at 1 p.m., while hosting Anderson Saturday at 1:30 p.m.