Thomas Persico and Kert KIlumets
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Sophomore Kert Kilumets (left) and senior Thomas Persico (right)

Men's Tennis

Wildcats Blank NCCU Men’s Tennis


Box Score

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman University won all five singles matches contested in straight sets en route to a 7-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men's tennis victory over visiting North Carolina Central University at the City Island Tennis Center Tuesday afternoon.
 
The Wildcats (8-9 Overall, 2-0) remained undefeated in the league and the Eagles (1-9, 0-3) are still in search of their first conference victory.
 
Bethune-Cookman started the day with 6-2 and 6-4 wins in doubles action. The Wildcats then took the top five singles matches in straight sets.
 
Freshman Gabriel Cucalon had NCCU's closest match, losing at No. 2 singles to 2015 First Team All-MEAC selection Walid Gtari by a score of 7-5, 6-4.
 
Sophomore Kert Kilumets had a hard-fought first set before falling in the first singles bout to fellow sophomore Alexander Chepik by a margin of 7-5, 6-1. Kilumets played the tightest doubles match in a 6-4 loss partnering with senior Thomas Persico.
 
NCCU is next scheduled to host Emmanuel (Ga.) College on Sunday at Noon.

 
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Players Mentioned

Kert Kilumets

Kert Kilumets

6' 2"
Sophomore
Thomas Persico

Thomas Persico

5' 10"
Senior
Gabriel Cucalon

Gabriel Cucalon

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kert Kilumets

Kert Kilumets

6' 2"
Sophomore
Thomas Persico

Thomas Persico

5' 10"
Senior
Gabriel Cucalon

Gabriel Cucalon

6' 0"
Freshman