Wingate, N.C.----The 16th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs swept through doubles play and went 4-2 in singles Friday afternoon, picking up a 5-2 victory in NCAA Division II men's tennis action over Grand Valley State. Wingate moves to 2-0 overall, while the Lakers fall to 1-6 on the season.
DOUBLES
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Roy Stepanov teamed with
Matteo Gostoli for a 6-3 win at number one doubles
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Enrico Giacomini and
Tolunay Sumer rolled to a 6-2 victory at two doubles
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Josep Canyadell and
Edis Nokic picked up a 6-4 win at number three doubles
- Wingate took a 1-0 lead into singles play
SINGLES
- Giacomini cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory at one singles
- Canyadell rolled to a 6-2, 6-2 win at two singles
- Sumer prevailed 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at three singles
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George Barfoot collected a 6-2, 6-2 victory at four singles
NOTES
- Wingate improves to 116-37 overall the last eight years; 114-27 against D2 opponents
- Giacomini goes to 39-13 in his singles career
- Canyadell is now 41-14 in his WU singles career
- Sumer improves to 20-5 in his Bulldog career
- Barfoot moves to 2-0 as a Wingate singles player
UP NEXT
- Wingate is at home Saturday, hosting Coker at 1 p.m.
