MCKENZIE, Tenn. (03.18.09) - The Bethel College men's tennis team remained undefeated on the season but it was not without a fight from the RedHawks of Martin Methodist College. Bethel took 2 of 3 in doubles action and won 3 of 4 the top four positions in singles to take the victory.
Complete results:
Singles competition
1. Fernando Ristow (BC) def. Vinicius Santo (MARTIN) 7-6, 6-1
2. Melvin Prada (MARTIN) def. Andres Mejia (BC) 6-4, 5-7, 10-7
3. Amarit Sanchez (BC) def. Fabio Santo (MARTIN) 6-1, 6-0
4. Gustavo Hoewell (BC) def. Renato Castro (MARTIN) 6-0, 6-3
5. Thiago Dualiby (MARTIN) def. Luke Newbold (BC) 6-4, 0-6, 10-8
6. Juan Suarez (MARTIN) def. Bill Robertson (BC) 6-1, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Fernando Ristow/Andres Mejia (BC) def. Vinicius Santo/Melvin Prada (MARTIN) 8-6
2. Amarit Sanchez/Gustavo Hoewell (BC) def. Fabio Santo/Renato Castro (MARTIN) 9-8, 7-5
3. Thiago Dualiby/Juan Suarez (MARTIN) def. Luke Newbold/Bill Robertson (BC) 8-1
Next up for the Wildcats is a trip to Shorter College in Rome, Ga. as they will play in the Blast Off Tournament beginning March 27, 2009.