BANNER ELK, N.C. – Belmont Abbey collected the deciding point at the No. 6 singles position with a three-set victory on Tuesday night as Lees-McRae men's tennis fell to 1-2 in Conference Carolinas play.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Lees-McRae – 3; Belmont Abbey - 4
LOCATION: C.D. Chesley Tennis Courts – Banner Elk, North Carolina
RECORDS: Belmont Abbey (12-18/2-2), Lees-McRae (2-6/1-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Crusaders picked up a pivotal point with victories at the No. 1 and 2 doubles positions in the afternoon. Landon Church and Sam Jones recorded the lone victory for the Bobcats with the 7-5 decision on court number three.
- Max Borisov recorded a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles to tie the match at one point apiece.
- Martin Hlavacek put the second point on the board for the Bobcats with the straight-set victory over Belmont Abbey's Charlie Fremaux at 6-2, 6-2.
- Facundo Perlov gave the Bobcats the 3-2 advantage after earning the victory in straight sets at 6-0, 6-4 in the No. 2 singles position.
- Belmont Abbey claimed wins at the No. 4, 5, and 6 singles positions to record the 4-3 victory in the overall match.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae heads to Wilson, North Carolina on Friday, March 31 for a 2 p.m. match with Conference Carolinas member Barton.
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