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UMW Men's Tennis Edges Southern Va., 5-4, in C2C Showdown

The University of Mary Washington men's tennis team fell behind in doubles but roared back for a 5-4 victory over Southern Virginia University on Wednesday afternoon at the Edward Hegmann Tennis Facility. The Eagles improve to 4-2 overall, and 1-0 in league play.

The Knights took two of three doubles matches, with UMW gaining its point at two, where Rishi Charan Shankar and Peter Leese won, 8-6. In singles action, Charan Shankar won at three, 6-1, 6-0, Cole Tecce won at four, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, Nick Spera won at five, 6-0, 6-3, and Leese won at six, 6-2, 6-1.

The Eagles will be back in action next Wednesday when they visit St. Mary's College at 3:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Peter Leese

Peter Leese

Freshman
Rishi Charan Shankar

Rishi Charan Shankar

6' 2"
Freshman
Nick Spera

Nick Spera

5' 10"
Sophomore
Cole Tecce

Cole Tecce

5' 11"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Peter Leese

Peter Leese

Freshman
Rishi Charan Shankar

Rishi Charan Shankar

6' 2"
Freshman
Nick Spera

Nick Spera

5' 10"
Sophomore
Cole Tecce

Cole Tecce

5' 11"
Senior