Delaware Drops 6-1 Match to Villanova

Sunday, January 28

DuPont Country Club

3:00 PM

University of Delaware

Villanova

1/28/2018 8:45:00 PM | Men's Tennis

By: Delaware Athletics

WILMINGTON, Del. – The Blue Hens wrapped their spring-opening weekend with a 6-1 defeat to Villanova at DuPont Country Club.

Guilherme Valdoleiros captured the lone win of the afternoon for Delaware (1-1). The freshman collected his second straight victory with the 6-1, 6-4 decision over Alastair Hurry in No. 6 singles.

The Wildcats (2-0) swept the team doubles point before taking the second, third and first flights in order for the win.

POST-MATCH QUOTES

Head Coach Pablo Montana

“This was definitely not our best tennis today, but kudos to Villanova for stepping up and taking advantage of the opportunities. Congratulations to Gui for pulling out a nice win at No. 6 singles. We will use all of this week to prepare for Saint Joseph's.”

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

· Sunday, February 4 – Saint Joseph's at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)

· Friday, February 9 – James Madison at Delaware * – 11:30 a.m. – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)

· Sunday, February 11 – Chestnut Hill at Delaware – 3 p.m. – DuPont Country Club (Wilmington, Del.)

MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182