Box Score

FERRUM, Va. — The Averett University men's tennis team defeated Ferrum College 7-2 in USA South conference action on Friday afternoon.

Junior Alexander Terentiev beat Taylor Napier 6-0, 6-1 in the No. 1 singles spot, and freshman James Wright topped Garrett Freese 6-4, 6-1 to claim the victory in the No. 2 singles match. Sophomore Nicolas Quevedo followed with a 6-0, 6-0 win in the No. 3 singles game, and freshman Carlos Lora kept the Cougars' winning-streak rolling with a 6-2, 6-4 victory in the No. 4 singles contest. Freshman Rustam Aliev defeated William Sharp 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 5 singles battle.

Averett (4-6, 3-4 USA South) cruised in doubles play as well. Wright and Quevedo scored an 8-6 win in No. 1 doubles play, and Terentiev and Lora cruised in the No. 2 doubles match, recording an 8-2 win.

The Cougars return to action on Saturday when they travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on William Peace University in conference action at 1 p.m.