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Men's Tennis Dominates Howard University
04/14/2009 | Men's Tennis
April 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
The men's tennis team downed Howard University 6-1 Monday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Richmond has won three of its last four matches. Freshman Sam Hyland recorded a win in both singles and doubles play.
In singles action, No. 1 Sam Hyland and freshman Chester Murray all recorded victories.
In doubles play, No. 2 Belakhelf/Hyland rolled past Tonique Merrell/Chad Jones, 8-3 while No. 3 Murray/Matt Feeley won by default.
The Spiders travel to Pittsburgh, Pa. in two weeks for the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
University of Richmond 6, Howard University 1
SINGLES:
#1 - Sami Belakhlef (UR) def. Chris Brown (HU) - 6-4, 2-0 (Ret)
#2 - Rafa Arana (UR) def. Mike Gee (HU) - 1-0 (Ret)
#3 - Omar Haloui (HU) def. Matt Feeley (UR) - 2-6, 7-6 (3), 10-5
#4 - AJ Nelson (UR) def. Tonique Merrell (HU) - 6-1, 6-2
#5 - Sam Hyland (UR) def. Chad Jones (HU) - 6-1, 6-3
#6 - Chester Murray (UR) def. NO PLAYER
DOUBLES:
#1 - Haloui/Brown (HU) def. Arana/Nelson (UR) - 8-5
#2 - Belakhlef/Hyland (UR) def. Merrell/Jones (HU) - 8-3
#3 - Murray/Feeley (UR) def. NO PLAYER
