Thursday, April 14, 2011

DeLAND, Fla. - After an extended doubles point, Campbell made quick work in singles play against Lipscomb, eliminating the Bisons, 4-0, in the final first round match of the Atlantic Sun Men's Tennis Championship.

After the teams split the Nos. 1 and 2 doubles positions, the Camel tandem of Davy Sum and Ondrej Kralik outlasted Lipscomb's Tanner Brown and Colby Shaw 9-7 to claim the match's pivotal first point.

Campbell (17-4) carried the momentum earned in the dramatic doubles point into singles play as Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year Fernando Guillen pushed the lead to 2-0 with a 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 3 singles against the Bisons' Tanner Brown.

David Clavera also closed out his match at No. 4 singles in straight sets, topping Miguel Cortez 6-3, 6-1.

Kralik swept past Mario Hernandez 6-3, 6-2 to complete the Camels' sweep.

Campbell advances to the semifinals to take on four-time defending champion ETSU Friday afternoon. Match time is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

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The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts five of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.