East Carolina University
Norfolk State
ECU Men's Tennis Routs Norfolk State
February 07, 2009 | Men's Tennis
Feb. 7, 2009
NORFOLK, Va. - East Carolina ran its season-opening record to a perfect 4-0 with a 6-0 victory over Norfolk State in a shortened non-conference match at the Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center Saturday morning.
The Spartans dropped to 0-2 after the contest, which did not include doubles play because of a time allotment on the availability of the facility.
The Pirates recorded straight-set triumphs in five of the six singles matchups, surrendering only a combined 13 points in the last five positions. ECU's Jaroslav Horvath endured the toughest match of the morning, needing three sets to fight past Miroslav Vlcek 6-1, 6-7, 1-0 in the No. 1 slot.
In other high-seed action, Stephen Whitwell posted a 6-3, 6-3 win over Arsenio Culver at No. 2 and Denis Ermilov defeated Peter Krakora 6-3, 6-1 at No. 3. Henrik Skalmerud (6-1, 6-0), Bryan Oakley (6-0, 6-0) and David Masciorini (6-1, 6-1) earned victories in the No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 matchups, respectively, to complete the team triumph.
The Pirates will open their 2009 home schedule Saturday, Feb. 14 with a split doubleheader against Appalachian State (1:30 p.m.) and Barton College (5:00 p.m.).
EAST CAROLINA 6, NORFOLK STATE 0
Singles Play
No. 1 - Jaroslav Horvath (ECU) def. Miroslav Vlcek (NSU); 6-1, 6-7 (5), 1-0 (9)
No. 2 - Stephen Whitwell (ECU) def. Arsenio Culver (NSU); 6-3, 6-1
No. 3 - Denis Ermilov (ECU) def. Peter Krakora (NSU); 6-3, 6-3
No. 4 - Henrik Skalmerud (ECU) def. Roosevelt Cooper (NSU); 6-1, 6-0
No. 5 - Bryan Oakley (ECU) def. Jonathan Sessom (NSU); 6-0, 6-0
No. 6 - David Masciorini (ECU) def. Keenan Ruff (NSU); 6-1, 6-1
Doubles Play
not played
Team Records: East Carolina 4-0, Norfolk State 0-2
