Feb. 20, 2009

Box Score

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The East Carolina men's tennis squad swept six singles matches in convincing fashion to record a 6-0 non-conference victory over Mount Olive at the Walker Tennis Center Friday afternoon.

The win improved the Pirates' dual match record to 5-1 while the Trojans dropped to 1-1.

ECU's top-seeded singles player, Jaroslav Horvath, set the tone by cruising to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Daniel Mosteaunu while Stephen Whitwell posted a 6-2, 6-1 victory in the No. 2 position against Alexandre Queiros.

In other action, Denis Ermilov defeated Frederico Barros (6-4, 6-4) at the No. 3 slot, Aleksey Kochetov handed Murilo Pelegrino a 6-2, 6-3 loss at No. 4, Bryan Oakley rolled to 6-0, 6-1 triumph against Diogo Sender at No. 5 and David Masciorini dismissed Diogo Miranda 6-1, 1-0 (retired due to injury).

Doubles play was cancelled because of cold temperatures.

The Pirates will be back in action Saturday when they return home to face Gardner-Webb in a 2:30 p.m. match at the ECU Tennis Complex.

EAST CAROLINA 6, MOUNT OLIVE 0
Singles Play
No. 1 - Jaroslav Horvath (ECU) def. Daniel Mosteanu (MOC); 6-1, 6-3
No. 2 - Stephen Whitwell (ECU) def. Alexandre Queiros (MOC); 6-2, 6-1
No. 3 - Denis Ermilov (ECU) def. Frederico Barros (MOC); 6-4, 6-4
No. 4 - Aleksey Kochetov (ECU) def. Murilo Pelegrino (MOC); 6-2, 6-3
No. 5 - Bryan Oakley (ECU) def. Diogo Sender (MOC); 6-0, 6-1
No. 6 - David Masciorini (ECU) def. Diogo Miranda (MOC); 6-1, 1-0 (ret-inj)
Doubles Play
cancelled due to weather
Team Records: East Carolina 5-1, Mount Olive 1-5