Alejandro Espitia

Men's Tennis Ariel V. Germain, Assistant Sports Information Director

NCCU MEN’S TENNIS ATTAINS THE FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON 5-4 AGAINST WINSTON-SALEM STATE

Eagles drop two singles decision during the match

NCCU at Winston-Salem State

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (www.NCCUEaglePride.com) – The North Carolina Central University men’s tennis team notched its first win of the season in a 5-4 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 15 afternoon contest against the Rams of Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, N.C.

In doubles play, senior Jack Waissen and freshman Tamina Kienka trumped WSSU’s Jonathan Aubrey and Leandro Imaz, 8-0, while senior Alejandro Espitia and junior Jose Fabara defeated Chris Jeter and Creighton Jones 8-2.

Waissen kicked-off singles play with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Drew Dunzweiler in the No. 1 singles spot, as Fabara obtained his second win against Jeter with a 6-1, 6-0 win as the No. 2 singles player.

NCCU’s Kienka and freshman Jamal Hoyte suffered the two head-to-head losses with Kienka dropping a 6-4, 6-1 decision to Leandro Imaz and Hoyte losing 6-3, 7-5 to Jones.

The Eagles return to racket-to-racket battle with a Saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. matchup against Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va.

For more information on NCCU men’s tennis visit the official athletics website at www.NCCUEaglePride.com. 
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