BURLINGTON, N.C. -- Christopher Newport (11-9) made quick work of seventh-seeded Shenandoah University (0-13) in the 2012 USA South Tournament Semifinals today, shutting out the Hornets, 9-0. Robbie Wagner played at No. 1 singles for the first time this season, winning 6-0, 6-0.

CNU freshman Will Sloan combined with Kyle Tobin for an 8-2 win at the top doubles position. At No. 2, Sky Masand and Robbie Wagner won, 8-0, to help CNU open up a 3-0 lead after doubles.

Wagner's straight-set win at the top spot highlighted a dominant performance by the Captains singles players, as CNU cruised to five wins and a forfeit, dropping just four games throughout. Sloan, Thomas Whaling and Chris Yost picked up 6-0, 6-0 wins at positions 3-5.

CNU advances to the Tournament Semifinals on Saturday at 2:00 pm, when they will take on #3 Averett University. In the regular season, the Cougars nipped CNU with a 5-4 victory in Danville.

2012 USA South Men's Tennis Tournament - Semifinals

Doubles
1. Will Sloan-Kyle Tobin (CNU) def. Dustan DeMello-Vladimir Daskalov (SU) 8-2
2. Sky Masand-Robbie Wagner (CNU) def. Matt Smith-Anthony Horkan (SU) 8-0
3. Thomas Whaling-Chris Yost (CNU) win by forfeit

Singles
1. Wagner (CNU) def. DeMello (SU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Tobin (CNU) def. Daskalov (SU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Sloan (CNU) def. Horkan (SU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Whaling (CNU) def. Smith (SU) 6-0, 6-0
5. Yost (CNU) def. Hairston (SU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Masand (CNU) win by forfeit

Records
Christopher Newport: 11-9
Shenandoah: 0-13