MCKENZIE, TENN. (March 5, 2008) – The Bethel College men’s tennis team defeated Webber International University 7-2 in Babson Park, Fla. The Wildcats went 1-2 in doubles action, but swept singles to claim the win.
In doubles, #1’s Fernando Bocchese and Fernando Ristow won 8-5; number two’s Andres Mejia and Arnaud Bichon lost 1-9; and number three’s Thiago Olivera and Augusto Velez lost 5-8.
But, Bethel dominated in singles action as #1 Bocchese won 6-3, 6-2; #2 Rostow won 6-2, 6-4; Mejia cruised 6-1, 6-1; Bichon won 6-3, 6-0; Gustavo Hoewell won easily 6-1, 6-1; and Olivera won 6-4, 6-1.
The number nine ranked Wildcats improved to 3-0 on the season. They will be at home on Monday, March 17, 2008 to play Benedictine College and on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 against conference rival Cumberland University at 2:30 pm.