BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb men's tennis team earned four consecutive points to propel the squad to a 5-2 win over Lees-McRae College Wednesday afternoon at the Webb Tennis Complex.

Gardner-Webb (4-5) took the early advantage in doubles play, where the Runnin' Bulldogs swept all three matches to seize the doubles point.

In singles action, Andrew Veeder defeated Pedro de Sousa Nunes (6-2, 6-2) in straight sets at the No. 4 position and Roman Piftor downed Graham Battle (6-1, 6-0) in consecutive sets at the No. 5 position to take a 3-0 advantage.

Matthew Parker's win at the No. 6 position over Jacob Darling (6-2, 6-3) sealed the overall victory for GWU. Reigning Big South Men's Tennis Freshman of the Week Korhan Ates also picked up a win at the No. 2 position over Travis VanHoy (6-1, 6-4).

The Runnin' Bulldogs will next be in action this Saturday, hosting Anderson at 11:00 AM.

RESULTS

Gardner-Webb 5, Lees-McRae 2

DOUBLES

1. Andrew Veeder/Andrew Carter (GWU) def. Alexander Hayes/Sylar Warren (LMC) 8-2
2. Korhan Ates/Roman Piftor (GWU) def. Travis VanHoy/Pedro de Sousa Nunes (LMC) 8-5
3. Adam Knutsson-Sundblad/Julien Belair (GWU) def. Graham Battle/Callum Loveridge (LMC) 8-6

SINGLES

1. Nandor Solymosi (LMC) def. Julien Belair (GWU) 6-4, 6-2
2. Korhan Ates (GWU) def. Travis VanHoy (LMC) 6-1, 6-4
3. Alexander Hayes (LMC) def. Adam Knutsson-Sundblad (GWU) 6-4, 3-6, 10-8
4. Andrew Veeder (GWU) def. Pedro de Sousa Nunes (LMC) 6-2, 6-2
5. Roman Piftor (GWU) def. Graham Battle (LMC) 6-1, 6-0
6. Matthew Parker (GWU) def. Jacob Darling (LMC) 6-2, 6-3