N.C. Wesleyan Wins Fourth Straight USA South Men's Tennis Tournament Title

(BURLINGTON, NC) - The 2012 USA South Men's Tennis Tournament concluded with top-seeded N.C. Wesleyan taking home the championship. The Bishops topped second-seeded Christopher Newport, 7-2, to earn their fourth consecutive championship. The Bishops led 2-1 after doubles and secured the victory with five singles wins.

At number-one singles for Christopher Newport, Eric Shulman was undefeated in the tournament and earned MVP honors.

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Rinat Khussainov, N.C. Wesleyan
Eric Shulman, Christopher Newport - MVP
Robert Kjellberg, N.C. Wesleyan
Fred Lemongo, N.C. Wesleyan
Alexey Rumyantsev, N.C. Wesleyan
Matt King, Christopher Newport

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Men's Tennis Tournament Schedule

First Round - Friday, April 13, 2012
#2 Christopher Newport - 9 #7 Shenandoah - 0
#3 Averett - 8 #6 Ferrum - 1
#4 Methodist - 9 #5 Greensboro - 0
#1 N.C. Wesleyan receives first round bye

Semifinals - Saturday, April 14, 2012
#2 Christopher Newport - 7 #3 Averett - 2
#4 Methodist - 0 #1 N.C. Wesleyan - 9

Finals - Sunday, April 15, 2012
#2 Christopher Newport - 2   #1 N.C. Wesleyan - 7