NEWBERRY, S.C. - Sophomore Michael Saunders improved to a team high 4-1 at No. 1 singles as the Wolves' comeback against North Georgia fell short as the Saints edged Newberry 6-3 at the Cannon Tennis Courts.

Newberry (2-3) fell behind North Georgia (3-1) with losses at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles, but it was Saunders (Christchurch, New Zealand) and fellow sophomore Vinicius Botelho (Fortaleza, Brazil) who kept the Wolves from being shutout in singles action. In a tightly contested doubles match, the pairing of Saunders and Botelho earned a 9-8 victory at No. 1 doubles.

In singles action Saunders and Botelho earned the Wolves only wins at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.

Saunders topped Felipe Freidrich with a 7-6 (4) comeback victory in set one, before downing the Saints No. 1 by a score of 6-1. At No. 2 singles, Botelho cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win in straight sets over Rodrigo Magan.

The Newberry men are off until Saturday, when the Wolves play host to Limestone at 1 p.m.

North Georgia 6, Newberry 3
Feb 13, 2012
Newberry, S.C.
Cannon Tennis Courts

Singles
1. Michael Saunders (NEWM) def. Felipe Friedrich (NGMEN) 7-6 (7-4), 6-1
2. Vinicius Botelho (NEWM) def. Rodrigo Magan (NGMEN) 6-2, 6-2
3. Mathew Guida (NGMEN) def. Mohammed Chakir (NEWM) 6-3, 3-6, 6-0
4. Giovani Santos (NGMEN) def. Cal Loveridge (NEWM) 6-2, 6-1
5. Mario Mesquita (NGMEN) def. David Sons (NEWM) 6-3, 6-1
6. Brandon Sloan (NGMEN) def. Carlos Nicolopulos (NEWM) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Michael Saunders/Vinicius Botelho (NEWM) def. Felipe Friedrich/Mateus Camasmie (NGMEN) 9-8 (7-5)
2. Mathew Guida/Rodrigo Magan (NGMEN) def. Jeffery Kiser/Mohammed Chakir (NEWM) 8-2
3. Giovani Santos/Brandon Sloan (NGMEN) def. Cal Loveridge/Carlos Nicolopulos (NEWM) 8-4