Davidson 6, The Citadel 1

DAVIDSON, N.C.  - Davidson won five of the six singles contests, including three that went the distance to end a five-match losing streak with a 6-1 victory over The Citadel in Southern Conference men’s tennis action Friday afternoon at Covington Tennis Courts. With the win, the Wildcats improve to 7-14 overall and 2-6 in league play, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-17 and remain winless in the conference at 0-6.

 

After Davidson’s duo of Flaviu Simihaian and John Bolton dropped the opening doubles match to the nationally-ranked tandem of James Eason and Daniel Dossetor, the Wildcats claimed the second and third affairs to grab an early1-0 team advantage.

 

Despite falling in partners play, Simihaian quickly rebounded with a come-from-behind three-set triumph over Dossetor at the top singles spot. The Wildcats also got victories from Ethan Jaffee (6-1, 2-6, 6-3), Scott Meyers (6-1, 6-0), Eric Noble (4-6, 6-2, 6-2) and Phillip Compeau (6-1, 6-2).

 

The Citadel’s lone singles win came from second-seeded James Eason, who defeated Bolton, 6-4, 6-3.

 

Davidson will enjoy a lengthy break before concluding its 2007 regular season with a match at UNC Greensboro April 14. Prior to the Spartans’ make-up contest with the Wildcats, The Citadel will finish its road swing with a 12 p.m. dual at UNCG tomorrow.

 

Davidson 6, The Citadel 1

Doubles

1. No. 59 James Eason / Daniel Dossetor (CIT) def. John Bolton / Flaviu Simihaian (DAV), 8-0

2. Scott Myers / Ethan Jaffee (DAV) def. Derek Jose / Alberto Diaz (CIT),8-6

3. Phillip Compeau / Amir Vaez (DAV) def. Jerry Graham / Frderic Petrilli (CIT), 8-2

 

Singles

1. Flaviu Simihaian (DAV) def. Daniel Dossetor (CIT), 2-6, 6-2, 6-2

2. James Eason (CIT) def. John Bolton (DAV), 6-4, 6-3

3. Ethan Jaffee (DAV) def. Alberto Diaz (CIT), 6-1, 2-6, 6-3

4. Scott Myers (DAV) def. Frderic Petrilli (CIT), 6-1, 6-0

5. Eric Noble (DAV) def. Derek Jose (CIT), 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

6. Phillip Compeau (DAV) def. Jerry Graham (CIT), 6-1, 6-2