Cedarville University Yellow Jackets

CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Cedarville came up short against Grace, 5-2, at the Johnson-Murdoch Tennis Complex.
 
The Lancers claimed the doubles point with victories at the top two courts, despite a strong showing from Alexander Rongos and Pedro Nogueira, who earned a 6-0 win at No. 3 doubles.
 
In singles play, the Yellow Jackets picked up two wins. Rongos delivered a straight-set victory at No. 5, 6-4, 6-3 while Nogueira followed with a 6-1, 6-4 triumph at the No. 6 position.
 
Grace took the overall match by securing four singles wins including tight contests at the top of the order.
 
Five Facts:

• Cedarville's No. 3 doubles team of Rongos and Nogueira recorded a 6–0 sweep.
• Rongos and Nogueira each posted straight-set singles victories.
• Three singles matches went the distance in three sets.
• The match lasted 3 hours and 20 minutes.
• Cedarville moves to 3-5 on the season, while Grace improves to 1-0.

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