March 14, 2010

UNCG wins seventh straight at home, tops Samford

GREENSBORO, N.C. - UNC Greensboro extended its home winning streak to seven consecutive matches on Sunday, defeating Samford, 5-2, in Southern Conference men's tennis action.

Orcun Seyrek won his ninth straight singles match and ran his mark to 18-4 overall on the year, defeating Zac Dunkle at No. 1 singles, 7-5 and 6-1. He also teamed with Arsel Kumdereli for a doubles win at No. 1 doubles.

Timion Meijs also won at No. 5 singles to run his mark to 17-5 on the year, 9-1 in the spring slate. He won a pair of tiebreakers to defeat Adam Witcher.

Kumdereli, and William John also won in singles play as the Spartans moved to 9-2 overall, 2-0 in Southern Conference play.

UNCG returns to action Thursday when it hosts Coastal Carolina for a 3 p.m. match.

AGATE

UNCG 5, Samford 2

 Singles competition

1. Orcun Seyrek (UNCG) def. Zac Dunkle (SAM) 7-5, 6-1

2. Arsel Kumdereli (UNCG) def. Scott Foster (SAM) 6-4, 6-2

3. Carson Kadi (SAM) def. Jacob Wright (UNCG) 6-2, 6-1

4. Carl Abalos (SAM) def. Yaroslav Litus (UNCG) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (10-5)

5. Timion Meijs (UNCG) def. Adam Witcher (SAM) 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1)

6. William John (UNCG) def. Michael Browder (SAM) 6-0, 6-2

 Doubles competition

1. Orcun Seyrek/Arsel Kumdereli (UNCG) def. Ryan Shidler/Joe Hunsicker (SAM) 8-2

2. Jacob Wright/Yaroslav Litus (UNCG) def. Zac Dunkle/Carson Kadi (SAM) 8-6

3. Carl Abalos/Scott Foster (SAM) def. Kyle Eddins/William John (UNCG) 8-4

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