Trojans net non-conference sweep of Chowan

By UMO Sports Information
Published in Sports on February 21, 2014 1:47 PM

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MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive men's and women's tennis teams earned a non-conference sweep over in-state foe Chowan University at the Walker Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.

Henric Falkenberg, Stan Roffe and Lautaro Vazquez each dropped only one game as the Trojan men, ranked No. 7 in the Southeast Region, rolled to an 8-1 decision. UMO is unbeaten against non-Division I teams this season.

Mount Olive (6-1 overall) swept the doubles and clinch the overall outcome after singles victories by Matt Finnerty and Falkenberg.

Alejandra Hernandez and Samara Paldinho each rallied from a one-set deficit to post singles wins during the Trojan women's 6-3 triumph. UMO won the final four singles matches.

Mount Olive (5-1) captured two of the three doubles points, but Chowan grabbed a 3-2 overall lead after winning the Nos. 1 and 3 singles matches.

Hernandez and Paldinho staged their respective rallies and received help from Maite Belloso and Paulina Delgado. The duo combined for a pair of straight-set singles wins to help seal the overall outcome.

The Trojans play host to Erskine and King this weekend.