The University of Mary Washington men's tennis team overcame a 2-1 deficit after doubles to defeat Salisbury University, 5-4, on Thursday in the 2011 Capital Athletic Conference Championship. The Eagles, winners of their 12th straight CAC title, improve to 16-10 on the year and will advance to the NCAA Tournament next month.
The Eagles trailed after winning at three doubles but falling at one and two. UMW won three straight singles matches, by
Kevin Aquino at six,
Kaz Murata at two, and
Riley Baver at five to come one point from victory. Salisbury won at three singles to cut the deficit to 4-3, but sophomore
Will Apperson overcame a shaky start at four for a 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 win to clinch the title.
Tennis Match Results
Salisbury vs Mary Washington
Apr 21, 2011 at Fredericksburg, Va.
\#5 Mary Washington 5, \#7 Salisbury 4
Singles competition
1. Andrew Nottage (SAL) def.
Sam Wichlin (UMW) 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6)
2.
Kaz Murata (UMW) def. David Lupinetti (SAL) 6-2, 6-2
3. Daniel Barnas (SAL) def.
Alex Blakhin (UMW) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
4.
Will Apperson (UMW) def. Henry Stuhler (SAL) 2-6, 7-5, 7-5
5.
Riley Baver (UMW) def. Giorgio Athans (SAL) 6-2, 6-3
6.
Kevin Aquino (UMW) def. Justin Smith (SAL) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Daniel Barnas/Andrew Nottage (SAL) def.
Riley Baver/
Kaz Murata (UMW) 8-5
2. David Lupinetti/Henry Stuhler (SAL) def.
Andrew Frisk/
Will Apperson (UMW) 8-2
3.
Alex Blakhin/
Kevin Aquino (UMW) def. Curtis Quandt/Giorgio Athans (SAL) 8-4
Match Notes:
Salisbury 15-8; Regional ranking \#7
Mary Washington 16-10; National ranking \#23; Regional ranking \#5
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (6,2,5,3,4,1)
2011 Capital Athletic Conference Championship
