FLORENCE, SC – Francis Marion University picked up a pair of close doubles wins at spots No.2 and No.3 and then cruised through singles play to record a 9-0 win over visiting West Virginia Wesleyan College, Thursday afternoon (March 12) in non-conference men's tennis action.
FMU evens its season mark at 4-4, while the Bobcats fall to 1-3 despite being ranked second in their NCAA region.
Both the Francis Marion men's and women's squads will play host to the University of Mount Olive on Friday at 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.
After taking a 3-0 lead following doubles play, FMU did not use a set in singles play with only sophomore Richard Ashforth being tested 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 at the No.1 position. Other Patriots picking up singles victories were Jannik Roettlingsberger (No.2), Gavin Davison (No.3), Marius Wahlier (No.4), Dion Nijboer (No.5), and Krisztian Mago (No.6).
Men's Tennis Match Results
West Virgina Wesleyan College vs Francis Marion University
Mar 12, 2015 at Florence, SC
(Kassab Courts)
#35 Francis Marion University 9, West Virgina Wesleyan College 0
Singles competition
1. #17 Richard Ashforth (FMU) def. Joel Izquierdo (WVWC) 7-6 (8-6), 6-2
2. J. Roettlingsberger (FMU) def. Jacob Rendon (WVWC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Gavin Davison (FMU) def. Aitor Reparaz (WVWC) 6-0, 6-1
4. Marius Wahlier (FMU) def. Tim Stephens (WVWC) 6-3, 6-0
5. Dion Nijboer (FMU) def. Andre Fernandes (WVWC) 6-1, 6-1
6. Krisztian Mago (FMU) def. Nathan Savill (WVWC) 6-2, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Richard Ashforth/J. Roettlingsberger (FMU) def. Andre Fernandes/Jose Titonel (WVWC) 8-3
2. Gavin Davison/Marius Wahlier (FMU) def. Aitor Reparaz/Jacob Rendon (WVWC) 8-5
3. Patrick Hensley/Dion Nijboer (FMU) def. Joel Izquierdo/Nathan Savill (WVWC) 8-6
Match Notes: West Virgina Wesleyan College 1-3; Regional ranking #2
Francis Marion University 4-4; National ranking #35; Regional ranking #10
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles ()
