NORFOLK, Va. – The 32nd-ranked Washington and Lee men's tennis team improved to 3-0 on the season (3-0 ODAC) with a 9-0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday evening in a match played at Old Dominion University.
W&L swept the doubles points led by the combination of senior
Noah Tapp (Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay) and junior T.J Rudden (Mountain Lakes, N.J. / Mountain Lakes), who notched an 8-2 win over the team of Anthony Wilson and Henry West at No. 2 doubles.
In singles action, the Generals won five of the six matches in straight sets, including a 6-1, 6-0 victory by first-year
Connor Coleman (Birmingham, Ala. / Briarwood Christian) over Wilson at the third singles position. Rudden added a 6-1, 6-1 win over Conner Cummings at No. 6 singles.
With the win, Washington and Lee improved to 25-1 all-time against the Marlins. Virginia Wesleyan slipped to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play with the loss.
Washington and Lee returns to the court on Sunday when it hosts Christopher Newport for a 2:00 pm match.
Washington and Lee Men's Tennis
Washington and Lee vs Virginia Wesleyan (Mar 20, 2021)
#32 Washington and Lee 9, Virginia Wesleyan 0
Mar 20, 2021 at Old Dominion
| Singles competition |
| 1. Alex Fedor (WLU) def. Felix Bevc (VWU) 3-0, retired |
| 2. Evan Brady (WLU) def. Mitchell Perry (VWU) 6-0, 4-6, 10-8 |
| 3. Connor Coleman (WLU) def. Anthony Wilson (VWU) 6-1, 6-0 |
| 4. Harry Kittredge (WLU) def. Henry West (VWU) 6-3, 6-2 |
| 5. Noah Tapp (WLU) def. Michael Portera (VWU) 6-2, 6-3 |
| 6. T.J. Rudden (WLU) def. Bryce Jones (VWU) 6-1, 6-1 |
| Match Notes |
| Washington and Lee 3-0, 3-0 ODAC; National ranking #32 |
| Virginia Wesleyan 2-3, 2-1 ODAC |
