Match Results

DURHAM, N.C. – No. 14 Duke University swept North Carolina Central University 7-0 in the Eagles’ spring season opener on Sunday inside the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center on the campus of Duke University.

NCCU junior Jack Waissen and senior Trey Chatman won two games during their two-set setbacks at No. 1 and 3 singles, respectively.

In doubles action, NCCU junior Alejandro Espitia and freshman Andres Perez earned two wins during their 8-2 loss.

Duke has now won all six meetings against the Eagles dating back to 1972.

The Eagles return to competition on Feb. 13 against Howard University at 10 a.m. on the campus of NCCU.

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Men's Tennis Match Results
N.C. Central vs Duke
Jan. 23, 2011 at Durham, N.C.

#14 Duke 7, N.C. Central 0

Doubles
1. Jared Pinsky/Fred Saba (DU) def. Trey Chatman/Jack Waissen (NCCU) 8-0
2. David Holland/Chris Mengel (DU) def. Alejandro Espitia/Andres Perez (NCCU) 8-2
3. Cale Hammond/Alain Michel (DU) def. Johnny Brown/Christopher Mack (NCCU) 8-1

Singles
1. Chris Mengel (DU) def. Jack Waissen (NCCU) 6-1, 6-1
2. Fred Saba (DU) def. Alejandro Espitia (NCCU) 6-0, 6-1
3. Jared Pinsky (DU) def. Trey Chatman (NCCU) 6-1, 6-1
4. Luke Marchese (DU) def. Andres Perez (NCCU) 6-0, 6-0
5. David Holland (DU) def. Johnny Brown (NCCU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Cale Hammond (DU) def. Christopher Mack (NCCU) 6-0, 6-0

Match Notes:
N.C. Central 0-1
Duke 3-0; National ranking #14