GREENVILLE, N.C. – After a five hour, nitty-gritty tennis match, the Xavier Musketeers were able to oust the East Carolina Pirates, 4-3, February 5th.
In doubles, Xavier earned the early advantage over East Carolina by winning the point. At the No. 1 spot, Zach Mueck and Matt Bishop paved the way for the Musketeers, defeating Tendai Tapfuma and James Ling with a tight, 7-5, battle. The Sophomore tandem, Arthur Stefani and Gabriel Chaves Araujo followed up, serving Will Bissett and Kasey Countee a loss, 6-3.
In singles, each of the first three matches went to three sets.