Wingate, N.C.----For the seventh time in the last 10 years, the fifth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs are regular season conference champions. The Bulldogs claimed the outright title with a 6-0 victory over Carson-Newman University in South Atlantic Conference men's tennis action Saturday afternoon, moving to 15-4 overall and 9-1 in league play. The 'Dogs are 15-2 against NCAA Division II opponents this season. The Eagles fall to 3-17 overall and 2-8 in league play.
SINGLES PLAY
- With inclement weather in the area all day, the teams only played singles on Saturday
- The match started at 4 p.m., then was delayed for nearly two hours due to rain
- 2018 SAC Player of the Year
Daniel Belsito prevailed 6-1, 6-3 at number one singles
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Matthew Jones rallied for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory at two singles
- 2018 SAC Freshman of the Year
Josep Canyadell rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 win at three singles
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Roy Stepanov picked up a 6-1, 6-3 victory at number four singles
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Tolunay Sumer prevailed 6-2, 6-3 at five singles
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Enrico Giacomini cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory at number six singles
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs are the number one seed in next week's SAC Tournament
- Wingate won the 2018 SAC Tournament title
- The quarterfinals will take place Monday, with Wingate hosting Catawba at 2:30 p.m.
- The semifinals will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in Rock Hill, S.C.
- The SAC title match is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. in Rock Hill
