CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Queens University of Charlotte men's tennis team suffered a challenging defeat against Division I member by James Madison University, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at the Howard Levine Tennis Center.
 
Though, the junior duo Edoardo Bottino and Edoardo Cecere were able to win the first doubles play, 6-3, it wasn't enough for the Royals, as JMU squeaked out the doubles point with a 7-5 win at No. 3. 
 
As for the singles play, JMU wouldn't let the Royals have it, splitting the wins down the middle. The Dukes opened singles play with a win at No. 1 before junior Edoardo Cecere pulled the Royals to 1-1 with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 2 singles.
 
Berk Ulas Enc lead by example as he notched his second victory of the year, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 at No. 4 singles while Freshman Laurenz Blickwede followed in victory as he won 6-1, 6-1 in an impressive overall performance at No. 5 singles. 
 
A list of the final results can be found below. The Royals remain at home this Wednesday, March 16^th, to host a South Atlantic Conference match against Wingate University. First serve against Wingate is set for 2:00 p.m. at the Howard Levine Tennis Center. Follow the Royals on Instagram at @queenstennis to stay up to speed on all of the team's news and developments. Fans may also keep up to date on all Royals sports by following Queens Athletics on social media at @Queens_Athletics.
 
James Madison 4, Queens University of Charlotte 3
 
Singles competition
1. Holden Koons (JMU) def. Edoardo Bottino (QUEENS) 6-2, 6-2
2. Edoardo Cecere (QUEENS) def. William Karpinski (JMU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Youssef Sadek (JMU) def. Win Steveker (QUEENS) 6-4, 6-3
4. Berk Enc (QUEENS) def. Oscar Hernandez (JMU) 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
5. Laurenz Blickwede (QUEENS) def. Edson Sanchez (JMU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Mathieu Josserand (JMU) def. Jan Malmon (QUEENS) 6-2, 6-1
 
Doubles competition
1. Edoardo Bottino/Edoardo Cecere (QUEENS) def. Oscar Hernandez/Stefan Petrovic (JMU) 6-3
2. Holden Koons/Youssef Sadek (JMU) def. Yoan Roussinov/Win Steveker (QUEENS) 6-1
3. William Karpinski/Edson Sanchez (JMU) def. Berk Enc/Laurenz Blickwede (QUEENS) 7-5