ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University men's tennis used solid play to defeat nonconference opponent Belmont Abbey, 6-3, on Saturday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex

The Black and Gold finished doubles play with a 2-1 advantage. No. 2 pairing Tomas Depiaggio and Simon Wilson defeated Zachary Blythe and Henrique Leal, 8-4, while No. 3 duo Ignacio Bidegain and Preston Morpeth defeated Reinaldo Golindano and Jose Disotuar, 8-2.

In singles action, Anderson picked up wins at No. 1 with Ignacio Bidegain defeating James Delaney, No.

2 with Jeffrey Dayton winning over George Barfoot, No. 4 with Tomas Depiaggio defeating Carlos Nolasco and Hufelder Duarte defeating Henrique Leal at the No. 6 flight.

Anderson travels to Wingate on Tuesday to open up South Atlantic Conference action. First-serve is scheduled for 1 pm.

Anderson University 6, Belmont Abbey 3

Singles competition

1. Ignacio Bidegain (AUM) def. James Delaney (BAC-M) 6-3, 6-4

2. Jeffrey Dayton (AUM) def. George Barfoot (BAC-M) 6-0, 4-6, 6-4

3. Zachary Blythe (BAC-M) def. Preston Morpeth (AUM) 7-5, 6-1

4. Tomas Depiaggio (AUM) def. Carlos Nolasco (BAC-M) 6-7, 6-1, 7-6

5. Jose Disotuar (BAC-M) def. Simon Wilson (AUM) 7-6, 6-1

6. Hufelder Duarte (AUM) def. Henrique Leal (BAC-M) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. George Barfoot/James Delaney (BAC-M) def. Jeffrey Dayton/Hufelder Duarte (AUM) 8-5

2. Tomas Depiaggio/Simon Wilson (AUM) def. Zachary Blythe/Henrique Leal (BAC-M) 8-4

3. Ignacio Bidegain/Preston Morpeth (AUM) def. Reinaldo Golindano/Jose Disotuar (BAC-M) 8-2

Match Notes:

Belmont Abbey 4-9

Anderson University 5-2