Catawba, N.C.-  The Queens University of Charlotte men's tennis team found an 8-1 win over the Indians of Catawba College on Thursday, April 7, 2016. With the win, Queens moved to a 9-2 overall record and 7-1 within the South Atlantic Conference. Catawba fell to 9-11 overall and 4-6 in the SAC after the day.

"This Catawba team made us work today," said Head Coach Billy Boykin. "I'm proud of my guys for seeing some tough matches all the way through to the end. We are still improving as a team and I believe that our best tennis is still in front of us."

The Royals swept the doubles courts putting three quick points onto the board. All three matches would see their way to an 8-2 score as Per-Erik Soler and Andor Vas tabbed the win on court one. Jules Athalis and Giovanni Setti topped court two while Jordan Owens and Will Roberson took the third court.

As the team moved into singles play, the Royals tabbed five wins taking courts one, two and three from Soler, Athalis, and Vas, respectively. Soler would find a 6-1, 6-2 win over Jack Mordey as Athalis tabbed a 6-1, 6-7, 6-4 win against Lucas Miller. Vas would take a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Michael Patch.

In a one set victory, Owens took an 8-2 win over Mitchell McDonald while Zachary Williams rounded out the day with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 win on court six.

Queens will be back in action on Saturday as the team honors its graduating class. The Royals will host Carson-Newman for a 2 p.m., match time.
 
Queens def. Catawba 8-1

Doubles
1. Per-Erik Soler/Andor Vas (QU) def. Jack Mordey/Mitchell McDonald (CAT) 8-2
2. Jules Athalis/Giovanni Setti (QU) def. Michael Patch/Lucca Picca (CAT) 8-2
3. Jordan Owens/Will Roberson (QU) def. Lucas Miller/Iago Montero Nunez (CAT) 8-2

Singles
1. Per-Erik Soler (QU) def. Jack Mordey (CAT) 6-1, 6-2
2. Jules Athalis (QU) def. Lucas Miller (CAT) 6-1, 6-7, 6-4
3. Andor Vas (QU) def. Michael Patch (CAT) 6-3, 6-4
4. Lucca Picca (CAT) def. Giovanni Setti (QU) 8-3
5. Jordan Owens (QU) def. Mitchell McDonald (CAT) 8-2
6. Zachary Williams (QU) def. Iago Montero Nunez (CAT) 4-6, 6-1, 7-5