Spartans Open MEAC Play with 7-0 Win Over N.C. Central

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Norfolk State men's tennis team opened MEAC play with a 7-0 win against North Carolina Central on Sunday afternoon at Centre Court Racquet Club.

The Spartans (3-3, 1-0) opened play with the doubles competition. Peter Ramstromer-Pello and Dzmitry Zyhmantovich defeated Daniil Gerasimov and Stephen Charles-Donatien, 8-0. At the No. 3 spot, Samuel Lemberger and Daniel Grauel claimed an 8-3 victory over Thomas Persico and Fabrice George.

Zyhmantovich led off in singles play with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Gerasimov. Robin Riethmueller posted a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Charles-Donatien. In the No. 3 spot, Igor Braga topped Tamina Kienka, 6-1, 6-0. Ramstromer-Pello overtook William East in three sets, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Lemberger competed at the No. 4 position and posted a 6-3, 6-2 win over George. Grauel closed things out with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Persico.

The Spartans return to the court to take on South Carolina State on March 1. The match begins at 11 a.m. at the Bulldog Tennis Courts in Orangeburg, S.C.

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