JACKSON, Mississippi – The Delta State men's tennis team earned its first victory of the season, defeating Belhaven University 7-2 on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss.
 
Delta State gained an early lead, taking two-of-three in the doubles competition.
 
The Statesmen finished the match with a victory in every singles spot, except for the No. 1 spot, where Belhaven clinched its sole singles match victory.
 
The Statesmen (1-1) face the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. on Feb. 26 at 12 p.m.
 
DOUBLES

1. Rene Ramos/Joan Soler (BU) def. Mason Vice/Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU), 8-6
2. Jeffrey Noblecourt/Hitcham Azzaoui (DSU) def. Travous Wilson/Owen Taylor (BU), 8-1
3. Julian Massa/Joao Yamacita (DSU) def. Ivan Kerkoc/Sebastian Bamientos, (BU) 8-1

 
SINGLES

1. Rene Ramos (BU) def. Hitcham Azzaoui (DSU), 6-2, 6-0
2. Jeffrey Noblecourt (DSU) def. Ivan Kerkoc (BU), 7-6 (1), 6-2
3. Mason Vice (DSU) def. Sebastian Bamientos (BU), 6-3, 6-0
4. Joao Yamacita (DSU) def. Joan Soler (BU), 6-1, 6-3
5. Julian Massa (DSU) def. Owen Taylor (BU), 6-0, 7-6 (5)
6. Timo Schmitz (DSU) def. Judson Watson (BU), 6-0, 6-4