RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond men's tennis team won its fourth straight contest this afternoon as it defeated East Carolina 4-2 at the UR Tennis Complex. The Pirates dropped to 5-3 on the season.

Due to impending inclement weather, singles matches were played first and the match was decided when freshman Doug Banker won at the #4 spot.

Richmond won its three other singles matches in straight sets.

The Pirates host Hampton on Tues. April, 5.

Richmond 4, East Carolina 2

Singles Results
1) Paulo Baumer (ECU) def. Derek Schwandt (UR), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1
2) Matthew Cabana (UR) def. Felipe Fonseca (ECU), 7-6, 7-5
3) Jeppy Moss (UR) def. Henrique Viana (ECU), 6-4, 7-5
4) Doug Banker (UR) def. Darren Mansell (ECU), 7-6, 7-6
5) Bobby McNally (UR) def. Nick Rose (ECU), 6-2, 6-2
6) Florian Tremmel (ECU) def. Brett Waikart (UR), 6-2, 6-2