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Tar Heels Win Doubleheader Nightcap 7-0
February 4, 2010 | Men's Tennis
Feb. 4, 2010
CHAPEL HILL - The 22nd-ranked UNC Tar Heels defeated Richmond 7-0 in the nightcap of Thursday's doubleheader.
The Tar Heels improved to 4-0 in doubleheaders this year and have won five of their last six dual matches to open the season.
"We didn't come out with a lot of energy in doubles in the Charlotte match, but I think we corrected that in singles and tonight," said head coach Sam Paul. "Overall, I am pleased with the day."
Carolina's top two doubles teams both recorded 8-2 victories to clinch the team point and a 1-0 lead. Cameron Ahari and Ryan Noble then held off Jesse Feder and Dylan Schrode to complete a doubles sweep.
In singles, every UNC player won in straight sets. Cameron Ahari and Luke Mojica both dropped only one game in 6-1, 6-0 victories.
Carolina will travel to Columbus next for a tough road match against third-ranked Ohio State.
"[Ohio State] has a great team, so it will be a great challenge for us on the road," said Paul. "We're looking forward to playing them."
The two square off at noon on Sunday, Feb. 7.
#22 North Carolina 7, Richmond 0
Records: UNC 5-1, Richmond 1-2
Doubles
1. Clay Donato and Stefan Hardy (UNC) d. Sebastien Fauchet and Will Minter (Rich.) 8-2
2. Brennan Boyajian and Jose Hernandez (UNC) d. Rafa Arana and A.J. Nelson (Rich.) 8-2
3. Cameron Ahari and Ryan Noble (UNC) d. Jesse Feder and Dylan Schrode (Rich.) 8-5
Singles
1. #36 Clay Donato (UNC) d. Sebastien Fauchet (Rich.)6-2, 6-0
2. Jose Hernandez (UNC) d. Will Minter (Rich.) 6-3, 6-4
3. #99 Brennan Boyajian (UNC) d. Jesse Feder (Rich.)6-3, 6-3
4. #92 Ryan Noble (UNC) d. A.J. Nelson (Rich.) 6-2, 6-1
5. Cameron Ahari (UNC) d. Dylan Schrode (Rich.)6-1, 6-0
6. Luke Mojica (UNC) d. Rafa Arana (Rich.)6-1, 6-0
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