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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- In the opening round of the USA South Tournament, the second-seeded Christopher Newport Captains (15-6) cruised to a 9-0 sweep over host and seventh-seeded N.C. Wesleyan (5-10). CNU will advance to play third-seeded Meredith College in Saturday's semifinals, at 2:00 pm. 

The Captains swept the doubles matches despite a tough battle with the Bishops. At No. 3 doubles, sophomore Angela Stallman and senior Melisande Downs were forced to a ninth point before pulling out a 9-7 win over Dori Brooks and Tija Riley. CNU earned an 8-4 win at No. 1 and an 8-5 win at No. 2, as seniors Kim Morrissett and Marion Gloor combined for the win at the top spot. 

In singles action, the Captains wrapped up the win early, getting a straight set win from rookie Jackie Gaine at No. 5 singles (6-0, 6-0) over Bristy Parker. Jodi Noland dropped Tori Jones at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-1) and Gloor added a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 2. 

At the No. 6 position, sophomore Angela Stallman extended her singles win streak in a hard-fought battle with Dori Brooks. It took a tiebreak, but Stallman defeated Brooks, 9-8 (7-1) for her 18th straight win this year. She is just one shy of Erin Spinks (2010) for the third longest streak in CNU Women's Tennis history. 

The Captains will be back in action on Saturday, as they take on Meredith College at 2:00 pm in the semifinals.