JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman (4-2, 2-0 SAC) clinched its second SAC win in the final singles match, defeating Limestone (3-5, 1-2 SAC), 4-3.

The Eagles used big wins in No. 1, 3, and 6 singles, with Matthew Saunders clinching the match in C-N's favor with a three-set victory despite dropping the first set. Marnix Van Dalen handled the No. 1 singles in straight sets, and Gjorgji Jankulovski put forth a similar effort in the No. 3 singles. Marc Janse, Paul Gayk, and Lars Hordijk dropped competitive matches, with two of the three going to three sets.

SINGLES RESULTS

No. 1: Marnix Van Dalen (C-N) def. Louca Bertone (LU), 6-4/6-4

No. 2: Andre Zamorano (LU) def. Marc Janse (C-N), 7-6/7-5

No. 3: Gjorgji Jankulovski (C-N) def. Rodolfo Villavicencio (LU), 6-1/7-5

No. 4: Ramiro Rincon Hernandez (LU) def. Paul Gayk (C-N), 5-7/7-5/6-3

No. 5: Andres Cortes (LU) def. Lars Hordijk (C-N), 6-2/6-7/6-4

No. 6: Matthew Saunders (C-N) def. Barthelemy Bourdon (LU), 5-7/7-6/6-4

In doubles, the Eagles used another solid performance to clinch the point. Marnix Van Dalen and Lars Hordijk earned a hard-fought win in No. 1 doubles, while Marc Janse and Yehor Opanasenko continued their success at the No. 3.

DOUBLES RESULTS

No. 1: Van Dalen/Hordijk (C-N) def. De Lorgeril/Calou (LU), 6-3

No. 2: Zamorano/Cortes (LU) def. Gayk/Jankulovski (C-N), 7-5

No. 3: Janse/Opanasenko (C-N) def. Bertone/Villavicencio (LU), 6-4

With the win, the Eagles remain unblemished in conference play. C-N will have most of the week off before squaring off with Catawba on Friday.