Roanoke Men's Tennis Opens 2013 Season with 8-1 Win over Ferrum

Roanoke Men's Tennis Opens 2013 Season with 8-1 Win over Ferrum
SALEM - The Roanoke College men's tennis team defeated Ferrum College 8-1 on Monday afternoon in non-conference action. The Maroons open the season with a record of 1-0, while the Panthers are now 0-2.

Ferrum pulled out to an early 1-0 lead with an 8-4 victory at #1 doubles, but Roanoke would quickly turn the tables. The #2 doubles team of Chris Migliarese and Jake Morris defeated Michael Marsh and Taylor Napier, 8-5. Ian Webster and Lewis Young won at #3 doubles spot, 8-1 over Tyler Lee and William Sharp.

In singles Action, Matthew Kessler won at the #1 singles spot in three sets, 6-1; 3-6; 6-1. James Lee and Lewis Young won their singles matches by the scores of 6-2; 6-4 and 6-2; 7-5, respectively. Migliarese defeated Taylor Napier, while Webster won over Tyler Lee at the #5 position. Jake Morris rounded the match out for the Maroons in the #6 spot, defeating William Sharp 6-1; 6-1.

The Maroons return to action on Sunday, February 24th as they host Randolph-Macon Collegein ODAC action. That contest is scheduled for a 1:00 PM start.

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