Harrogate, TN - The Golden Eagles Men's Tennis team was on the road this weekend to face Lincoln Memorial University and Belmont Abbey College in Tennessee.

Day 1

University of Charleston 6, Lincoln Memorial 1

The University of Charleston men's tennis team put on a dominant performance, securing a 6-1 victory over Lincoln Memorial. The Golden Eagles showcased resilience in key moments, winning five of six singles matches and claiming the doubles point after a pair of hard-fought victories.

Doubles Action:

Charleston dropped the No. 1 doubles match, but the duo of Jorge Perez and Marcelo Pinto responded with a solid 6-3 win at No. 2. The deciding point came down to Louay Makke and Alberto Nordio, who edged out their opponents in a tense 7-6 battle at No. 3, securing the doubles point for UC.

• Hugo Ruiz/Alex Giurea (LMU) def. Omar Elsamahy/Vicente Garcia (UC) 6-2
• Jorge Perez/Marcelo Pinto (UC) def. Harper Mills/Sergio Aranzeta (LMU) 6-3
• Louay Makke/Alberto Nordio (UC) def. Radu Florea/Ethan Hirons (LMU) 7-6

Singles Dominance:

The Golden Eagles carried their momentum into singles play, delivering strong performances across the board. Jorge Perez led the way at No. 1, controlling the match from start to finish with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Jules Alias and Vicente Garcia fought through tough three-set battles, showing grit and determination to claim victories at No. 3 and No. 4. Louay Makke and Marcelo Pinto sealed the win with composed performances at No. 5 and No. 6.

• No. 1: Jorge Perez (UC) def. Harper Mills (LMU) 6-1, 6-4 – Perez was dominant from the baseline, dictating play with powerful groundstrokes and solid net play.
• No. 2: Alex Giurea (LMU) def. Omar Elsamahy (UC) 6-3, 6-1 – Elsamahy fought hard but couldn't overcome Giurea's aggressive game.
• No. 3: Jules Alias (UC) def. Radu Florea (LMU) 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 – After dropping the second set, Alias regrouped and took control in the third to clinch a crucial point.
• No. 4: Vicente Garcia (UC) def. Kai Miyatake (LMU) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 – Garcia showed resilience, coming from behind to win a nail-biting third-set tiebreak.
• No. 5: Louay Makke (UC) def. Ethan Hirons (LMU) 6-4, 7-6 – Makke played with confidence in key moments to secure a straight-set win.
• No. 6: Marcelo Pinto (UC) def. Franco Batfaglino (LMU) 6-1, 6-4 – Pinto's consistent play and strong serves gave him a comfortable win.

This victory continues Charleston's impressive season, demonstrating depth and resilience across the lineup. The team now looks ahead to their next challenge against Belmont Abbey tomorrow morning, aiming to build on this momentum.

Day 2

University of Charleston 4, Belmont Abbey 0

The University of Charleston men's tennis team continued their strong season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Belmont Abbey. The Golden Eagles dominated in doubles and maintained control in singles to secure the shutout win.

Doubles Action:

Charleston set the tone early by sweeping all three doubles matches and securing the first point.

• No. 1 Doubles: Jorge Perez/Marcelo Pinto (UC) defeated Charles Fremaux (BAC) 7-5. In a closely contested match, Perez and Pinto held their nerve to break late and claim the win.
• No. 2 Doubles: Omar Elsamahy/Vicente Garcia (UC) defeated Jackson Korta/Nicolas Cary (BAC) 6-3. UC took control early and never looked back, using aggressive net play to seal the victory.
• No. 3 Doubles: Louay Makke/Alberto Nordio (UC) defeated Tim Stemler/Andrey Ampong (BAC) 6-0. Makke and Nordio were dominant from start to finish, closing out the match in commanding fashion.

With the doubles point secured, UC entered singles play with momentum.

Singles Action:

The Golden Eagles secured three straight-set victories in singles to clinch the 4-0 win, with three matches left unfinished.

• No. 1 Singles: Jorge Perez (UC) defeated Charles Fremaux (BAC) 6-1, 6-4. Perez controlled the match with powerful baseline play and solid serving, closing it out in straight sets.
• No. 2 Singles: Omar Elsamahy (UC) vs. Tim Stemler (BAC) Unfinished (6-3, 5-2). Elsamahy was close to securing the win before the match was halted after UC clinched the team victory.
• No. 3 Singles: Jules Alias (UC) vs. Ricard Novell (BAC) Unfinished (6-3, 4-6). Alias split sets in a back-and-forth battle before play was stopped.
• No. 4 Singles: Vicente Garcia (UC) defeated Nicolas Cary (BAC) 6-1, 6-3. Garcia was in control throughout, dictating points and sealing a comfortable win.
• No. 5 Singles: Louay Makke (UC) defeated Cameron Simpson (BAC) 6-1, 6-3. Makke played aggressively, finishing points efficiently to earn the straight-set victory.
• No. 6 Singles: Marcelo Pinto (UC) vs. Jackson Korta (BAC) Unfinished (6-1, 6-5). Pinto was on the verge of securing another point before play was halted.

With dominant performances in both singles and doubles, Charleston continues their impressive season, showcasing depth and consistency across the lineup.

Next up: Spring Break trip in Orlando Florida.