ORLANDO, Fla. – The Belhaven University men's tennis team won a close 5-4 match with Piedmont College on Saturday in non-conference action.

Mauricio Gonzalez and Joan Soler led the Blazers with two wins apiece (one in singles and one in doubles).

With the win, the Blazers improve to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in conference action.

HEAD COACH DANIEL PRADO COMMENTS ON THE MATCH
"That was a very close match. Players kept it consistent after doubles play to close the match with an exciting 5-4 win. It is time to rest and focus on our Monday matches."

Singles Competition
 

1. Kanler Cumbass (PC) def. Gabriel Costa (BU) 6-4, 2-0, WR

2. Joan Soler (BU) def. Harrison LaBollita (PC) 6-3, 6-2

3. Mauricio Gonzalez (BU) def. Jarrett Gray 6-0, 6-3

4.  Houston Pedlock (PC) def. Zachery Presnall (BU) 6-3, 3-6, 7-10

5. Yves Ikuno (BU) def. Chase Morris (PC) 6-3, 6-4

6. Andrew Chitty (PC) def. Grant Matherne (BU) 6-2, 6-2

 
Doubles Competition
 

1. Mauricio Gonzalez / Joan Soler (BU) def. Kanler Cumbass / Jarrett Gray (PC) 8-4.

2. Harrison LaBollita / Andrew Chitty (PC) def. Grant Matherne / Yves Ikuno (BU) 8-4.

3. Zachery Presnall / Gabriel Costa (BU) def. Houston Pedlock / Chase Morris (PC) 8-1.

The Blazers will return to the courts on Monday, March 11 in Orlando, Fla. First serve is set for 8:00 a.m. verses Oglethorpe University then Roosevelt College at 7:00 p.m.