ATLANTA, Ga. -- The Georgia State men's tennis team defeated Oglethorpe 8-1 on Thursday. Sophomore Calvin Kemp improves to, 6-0, in singles play.
The Panthers improve to 3-0 all-time versus Oglethorpe with the victory. Georgia State had to play a nine-point format because they were playing on the road of a division three opponent.
"It is nice to be 5-1 on the season. We hope to get another road victory on Saturday against Tennessee Tech, said head coach Chase Hodges."
Senior William Adeimy defeated Lawrence Sweatman, 6-0, 6-2 to earn his first victory in singles play this season. Freshman Victor Valente continues his hot start to the season with his, 5-1, singles record.
The Panthers return to action on Saturday afternoon to take on Tennessee Tech in Cookville, Tn.
Georgia State University 8, Oglethorpe 1
Feb 11, 2010 at Atlanta, Ga.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Victor Valente (GSU) def. Felix Mann (OGLE) 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2. Calvin Kemp (GSU) def. Alex Biffle (OGLE) 6-3, 6-7, 10-7 |
| 3. Lucas Santana (GSU) def. Ross Beall (OGLE) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 4. Bryan Bailey (OGLE) def. Jackson Moore (GSU) 6-1, 6-2 |
| 5. Henri Mangin (GSU) def. Brad White (OGLE) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 6. William Adeimy (GSU) def. Lawrence Sweatman (OGLE) 6-0, 6-2 |
| Match Notes |
| Georgia State University 5-1 |
| Oglethorpe 0-1 |
