RADFORD COLLECTS FIRST WIN IN 4-3 DECISION VERSUS BLUEFIELD

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RADFORD, Va. – Radford earned its first victory on the season with a thrilling a 4-3 decision over Bluefield in a Commonwealth clash, Wednesday afternoon at the RU Tennis Complex.

The Rams raced out to a 1-0 lead, taking two doubles matches to start the day

Bluefield collected its second straight point as Patrik Martin earned a 6-0, 6-0 decision over Josh Greenblatt.

After trailing 2-0 early in the match, Radford went on a tear, winning four straight matches. Alexandros Caldwell got the Highlanders on the board with a No.1 singles victory as Markel Aranberri withdrew from the match.

Michiel Meekers and Jose Moreno Manzano picked up two easy victories, giving Radford a 3-2 advantage.

Janken Thoen secured the Highlanders first win of the season with a 6-4, 6-2 victory in No. 2 singles.

Radford (1-10) returns to action tomorrow in a Big South contest at Liberty.

Radford (4) def. Radford (3)
Radford University Tennis Complex
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Doubles Competition
1. Lochlan Kitchen / Ben Holmes (BC) def. Alexandros Caldwell / Janken Thoen (RAD), 6-3
2. Jose Moreno Manzano / Michiel Meekers (RAD) def. Carlton Tugman / Conor Whyte (BC), 6-1
3. Markel Aranberri / Patrik Martin (BC) def. Nikhil Mannepalli / Josh Greenblatt (RAD), 6-4

Order of Finish: (2,1,3*)

Singles Competition
1. Alexandros Caldwell (RAD) def. Markel Aranberri (BC), 6-3, 3-0,WD
2. Janken Thoen (RAD) def. Lochlan Kitchen (BC), 6-4, 6-2
3. Michiel Meekers (RAD) def. Carlton Tugman (BC), 6-1, 6-0
4. Ben Holmes (BC) def. Nikhil Mannepalli (RAD), 6-4, 7-6
5. Jose Moreno Manzano (RAD) def. Conor Whyte (BC), 6-0, 6-2
6. Patrik Martin (BC) def. Josh Greenblatt (RAD), 6-0, 6-0

Order of Finish: (6,1,3,5,2*,4)

Match Notes
Radford (1-11)
Bluefield (3-8)

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Players Mentioned

Nikhil Mannepalli: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Michiel Meekers: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Jose Moreno Manzano: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Janken Thoen: 6' 1"; Junior

Alexandros Caldwell: 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Nikhil Mannepalli
: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Michiel Meekers
: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Jose Moreno Manzano
: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Janken Thoen
: 6' 1"; Junior

Alexandros Caldwell
: 6' 0"; Freshman