NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The 33rd-ranked Washington and Lee men's tennis team knocked off No. 28 Christopher Newport by a score of 5-4 on Sunday in Newport News.
CNU grabbed a 2-1 lead following the doubles competition, but the Generals easily took Nos. 4-6 singles, and then senior Jordan Krasner (Rockville, Md. / Walter Johnson) clinched the win with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over CNU's David Reed at No. 1 singles.
W&L improved to 8-4 with the win, while the Captains fell to 6-6.
Washington and Lee returns to action on Tuesday when it hosts Bridgewater for a 3:00 pm match.
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Washington and Lee Men's Tennis
Washington and Lee vs Christopher Newport (Mar 19, 2017)
#33 Washington and Lee 5, #28 Christopher Newport 4
Mar 19, 2017 at Newport News, Va.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Jordan Krasner (WLUM) def. David Reed (CNU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2. Justin Cerny (CNU) def. Will Bannister (WLUM) 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 |
| 3. Andy Mason (CNU) def. Zack Ely (WLUM) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 4. Mac Zheng (WLUM) def. Dominic Lacombe (CNU) 6-3, 6-1 |
| 5. Mitchell Thomas (WLUM) def. Arttu Fiva (CNU) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 6. Thomas Harmon (WLUM) def. Nicholas Ruzicka (CNU) 6-1, 6-4 |
| Match Notes |
| Washington and Lee 8-4; National ranking #33 |
| Christopher Newport 6-6; National ranking #28 |
