MOBILE, Ala. - Men's tennis won its first two matches at the NCCAA National Tournament, Tuesday, defeating Judson (Ill.) University 5-1. and later blanking Brewton-Parker (Ga.) College 5-0.
Against Juddon, Bluefield's only loss came at No. 1 doubles. The Rams then swept the remaining doubles matches, then rolled through singles play and were leading three unfinished singles matches when they claimed the win.
Singles competition
1.
Satoshi Yamada (BCM) vs. Christopher Veltkamp (JCM) 6-3, 1-2, unfinished
2.
Michael Gutu (BCM) vs. Elisha Hougland (JCM) 6-3, 1-2, unfinished
3.
Rodrigo Huarachi (BCM) def. Riley Rowan (JCM) 6-1, 6-1
4.
Fedor Kulakov (BCM) def. Joshua Gronowski (JCM) 6-1, 6-0
5.
Yaroslav Hnatusko (BCM) vs. Michael Bruen (JCM) 6-1, 1-3, unfinished
6.
Gabe Poling (BCM) def. Trevor Butler (JCM) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Christopher Veltkamp/Elisha Hougland (JCM) def.
Rodrigo Huarachi/
Fedor Kulakov (BCM) 8-6
2.
Yaroslav Hnatusko/
Asher Wiltshire (BCM) def. Riley Rowan/Joshua Gronowski (JCM) 8-5
3.
Satoshi Yamada/
Michael Gutu (BCM) def. Michael Bruen/Trevor Butler (JCM) 8-0
In their second match of the day the Rams swept to victory over Brewton Parker 5-0.
Singles competition
1.
Satoshi Yamada (BCM) def. McCaig, Travis (BPCMT) 6-0, 6-0
2.
Michael Gutu (BCM) vs. Taylor, Paul (BPCMT) 6-0, 5-0, unfinished
3.
Rodrigo Huarachi (BCM) vs. Morris, Wyatt (BPCMT) 6-1, 3-0, unfinished
4.
Fedor Kulakov (BCM) vs. Lewis, Branden (BPCMT) 6-1, 3-0, unfinished
5.
Yaroslav Hnatusko (BCM) vs. Bellamy, Caleb (BPCMT) 6-1, 4-0, unfinished
6.
Gabe Poling (BCM) def. Hollis, Malik (BPCMT) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1.
Rodrigo Huarachi/
Fedor Kulakov (BCM) def. McCaig, Travis/Lewis, Branden (BPCMT) 8-1
2.
Yaroslav Hnatusko/
Asher Wiltshire (BCM) def. Morris, Wyatt/Hollis, Malik (BPCMT) 8-3
3.
Satoshi Yamada/
Michael Gutu (BCM) def. Taylor, Paul/Bellamy, Caleb (BPCMT) 8-2
The Rams conclude Pool Play Wednesday morning at 9:30 against Campbellsville (Ky.) who is also 2-0. Semifinal play continues on Thursday, with the championship scheduled for Friday.
Match Notes: Brewton Parker College 6-17 Bluefield College 12-6
