Charleston, W. Va – In a display of dominance, the University of Charleston secured a resounding 6-1 victory against Tusculum University in non-conference men's tennis action on Saturday Evening. 
 
The Basics
Location: Charleston Tennis Center
Score: UC 6, TU 1
 
How it Happened
In a display of dominance, the University of Charleston secured a resounding 6-1 victory against Tusculum University in non-conference men's tennis action on Saturday evening.
 
Maintaining their unblemished record, the Golden Eagles (4-0) showcased their strength and prowess as they swept through both doubles and singles play against the Pioneers (3-3), reaffirming their status as a formidable force in collegiate tennis.
 
The nationally ranked #13 doubles pairing of Jorge Perez and Jowan Rawson set the tone with a commanding 6-1 victory at the #1 doubles position. They were complemented by the solid performance of the #2 doubles duo, Vicente Garcia and Omar Elsamahy, who secured a 6-3 win. Rounding off the doubles triumph was the #3 pairing of Marcelo Pinto and Alberto Nordio, who clinched their match with a convincing 6-2 victory.
 
Entering singles play with a 1-0 lead, UC continued their relentless charge, claiming victories in two hard-fought matches at the #1 and #2 singles spots. Omar Elsamahy displayed his resilience with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win, while Ruben Acuna showcased his skill with a determined 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 triumph. The match was decisively sealed by the #26 nationally ranked Jowan Rawson, who delivered a stellar performance to secure a 6-4, 6-2 victory at #3 singles.
 
With victory already secured, UC added two more wins at the #5 and #6 singles positions, narrowly falling short at #4 singles, ultimately clinching the match with a commanding 6-1 scoreline.
 
Commenting on the team's performance, Coach Foote highlighted the depth of talent within the squad, stating, "This win underscores the depth of talent we possess this season. Despite the absence of our #1 singles player due to injury, the team rallied together and delivered a convincing victory against a very good opponent."
 
Up Next
Looking ahead, UC is set for an exciting Spring Break trip to Orlando, Florida, where they will face stiff competition in five upcoming matches, aiming to further solidify their position as a dominant force in collegiate tennis.