Tritons Breeze Past West Chester, 8-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Triton men's tennis team won its third straight match after breezing past West Chester (Pa.) on Sunday at the Bullard Courts, 8-1.

Eckerd (3-3) had little problem in doubles play as Victor Appelqvist and Alasdair Knox handled Lucas Von der Heyde and Keanu Travelino at the No. 1 position, 8-4.  Matt Spasic and Will Stone improved to 5-1 on the season with an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles, and Eddie Lewis and Connor Masella won by default to give Eckerd a 3-0 lead.

The Tritons then won two of the first three matches in singles play to secure the win.  Eddie Lewis, playing at No. 1 singles, made fast work of Charlie Rushing (6-0, 6-1) and Spasic did the same at No. 3 singles against Travelino.

Alasdair Knox and Bruno Alves both won shortened matches to widen the final gap for Eckerd.

"I'm really proud of the guys today," said EC head coach Ben Maxwell.  "They stepped up and won some really great matches.  We have a long week ahead so staying healthy is our goal this week.  We are looking forward to a week of competitive matches."

The Tritons return to the court on Tuesday, hosting Lindenwood (Mo.) University at 3:00 PM.

DOUBLES
1) Victor Appelqvist/Alasdair Knox (EC) def. Lucas Von der Heyde/Keanu Travelino 8-4
2) Matt Spasic/Will Stone (EC) def. Charlie Rushing/Aidan Henken 8-3
3) Eddie Lewis/Connor Masella (EC) default

SINGLES
1) Eddie Lewis (EC) def. Charlie Rushing 6-0, 6-1
2) Lucas Von de Heyde (WC) def. Will Stone 3-6, 6-4, 10-7
3) Matt Spasic (EC) def. Keanu Travelino 6-1, 6-0
4) Alasdair Knox (EC) def. Aiden Henken 8-3
5) Bruno Alves (EC) def. Kyle Curry 8-0