The 24th ranked University of Mary Washington men's tennis team
completed another sweep in Capital Athletic Conference play on
Friday, sweeping Salisbury University, 9-0, in the conference
championship match to claim its 13th consecutive league title. With
the win, the Eagles improve to 15-12 on the year, and advance to
the NCAA Tournament for the 13th straight time.
UMW jumped out to an good start, winning at three doubles, 8-3,
and two doubles, 8-4, before the number one team of Donato
Rizzolo and Evan Charles provided the sweep with
an 8-3 win at one. The Eagles proceeded to sweep all six singles
matches in straight sets.
#24 Mary Washington 9, Salisbury 0
Singles competition
1. Alex Blakhin (UMW) def. Daniel Barnas (SAL) 6-3,
6-3
2. Evan Charles (UMW) def. Daniel Albers (SAL) 6-4,
6-2
3. Tyler Carey (UMW) def. Curtis Quandt (SAL) 6-2,
6-1
4. Riley Baver (UMW) def. Adam Goldberger (SAL) 6-1,
7-5
5. Kevin Aquino (UMW) def. Nick Mancuso (SAL) 6-1,
6-3
6. Donato Rizzolo (UMW) def. Justin Smith (SAL) 6-1,
6-2
Doubles competition
1. Evan Charles/Donato Rizzolo (UMW) def.
Daniel Albers/Daniel Barnas (SAL) 8-3
2. Alex Blakhin/Tyler Carey (UMW) def.
Justin Smith/Adam Goldberger (SAL) 8-4
3. Will Apperson/Riley Baver (UMW) def. Nick
Mancuso/Curtis Quandt (SAL) 8-3
Match Notes:
Salisbury 11-12
Mary Washington 15-12; National ranking #24
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles ()
2012 CAC Championship
