Salisbury, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs dropped the doubles point Wednesday afternoon, but rallied back by going 5-1 in singles play to prevail 5-2 at Catawba College in South Atlantic Conference men's tennis action. Wingate improves to 7-2 overall and 3-0 in the SAC, while the Indians fall to 1-8 overall and 0-2 in league play.

DOUBLES

- Catawba won 6-1 at one doubles and 6-3 at two doubles
- Matt Jones and Enrico Giacomini teamed for a 6-1 victory at three doubles
- The Indians took a 1-0 lead into singles play

SINGLES

- Daniel Belsito won 6-3, 6-4 at number one singles
- Josep Canyadell prevailed 6-2, 7-6 at number two singles
- Giacomini's second win of the day was a 6-4, 6-1 victory at four singles
- Tolunay Sumer won 7-6, 6-4 at number five singles
- Christian Della Cioppa rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at number six singles

UP NEXT

- The Bulldogs travel to Georgia this weekend for a pair of challenging matches
- Wingate is at #2 Columbus State Saturday at 11 a.m.
- The 'Dogs take on #24 North Georgia Sunday at 2 p.m.