BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's tennis team earned a convincing win over Chowan Friday afternoon, beating the Hawks 6-1.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: King 6, Chowan 1
LOCATION: King Tennis Courts; Bristol, Tenn.
RECORDS: King 4-11, 1-8 Conference Carolinas; Chowan 2-13, 0-9 Conference Carolinas
HOW IT HAPPENED
- King swept doubles play, with matching 6-3 wins and a 6-4 win by Miodrag Popovic and Kyle Robinson to claim the point.
- The Tornado would win five of the singles matches, including a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 win for Alex Sodre at no. 1 singles.
- In the second singles flight, Rhys Halcrow won 6-2, 6-1.
- Andre Schiabel had a battle at no. 3 singles, winning 6-4, 7-5.
- Popovic would improve to 2-0 on the day with a 6-1, 6-2 win at the fourth singles flight.
- Mat Vieira also had a tight match, winning at no. 5 singles 7-5, 6-4.
- Chowan would claim a point at no. 6 singles.
UP NEXT
- The Tornado will close the regular season Saturday, hosting Barton. First serve is set for 12 p.m.
- Chowan will play at Lees-McRae on Saturday.
