Box ScoreNEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Taking on the Lions of Penn State Harrisburg in Capital Athletic Conference action, the Christopher Newport University men's tennis team mad equick work of the league foes, winning 9-0 in one of the last home matches of the season. CNU improves to 11-7 overall, with a 3-1 record against conference opponents, while Penn State Harrisburg falls to 5-7 overall, 0-3 in the league.
Director of Tennis
Eric Christiansen mixed things up on Saturday, shuffling his starting lineup in singles action. Senior
Joey Manilla made the start at the No. 1 position and earned a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Johnny Xue. Then, rookie
Arttu Fiva picked up the win at No. 2, taking down Ben Leibig in a 6-2, 6-0 final.
Michael Dodd also played up to No. 3, facing Chris Magee for a 6-4, 6-1 final. Sophomore
Jake Smith (No. 4), senior
Lloyd Luck (No. 5) and rookie
Cameron McCleary (No. 6) each earned wins in singles play as well. McCleary won 7-5, 7-0, to pick up his first career dual win at CNU.
In doubles play, CNU swept the three matches to take an early 3-0 lead.
Steven Boslet and
Sam Thomson cruised to an 8-2 win at No. 1, while Dodd and
Joona Rahko posted the same winning score at No. 2. Finally, the senior tandem of Luck and Manilla posted a perfect 8-0 win at No. 3, dropping Tyler Loy and Austin King, 8-0.
CNU will wrap up the home portion of their schedule on Sunday, April 6, as the Captains take on Salisbury University on Senior Day. The match will begin at Noon.
