Rocky Mount N.C. - The NC Wesleyan men's tennis team battled through four matches on February 14 against Belmont Abbey in Rocky Mount, showcasing resilience and depth throughout a full day of competition.

In the opening match of the day, the Bishops fell 5-2 despite strong individual performances. NC Wesleyan picked up a key doubles victory at No. 3 as Diego Villafane and David Edjerholm secured a 7-6 win. In singles play, Alvaro Gomez delivered a straight-set victory at No. 3 (7-6, 6-4), while Diego Villafane added another point with a 7-6, 6-3 win at No. 5, highlighting the Bishops' competitive fight throughout the lineup.

The second contest proved to be a tightly contested 4-3 battle. NC Wesleyan earned a doubles point at No. 3 behind Adam Singleton and Diego Villafane's 6-3 victory. In singles action, Indrek Raudkivi dominated at No. 4 with a 6-3, 6-4 win, Alvaro Gomez rallied for a three-set victory at No. 5 (7-6, 6-1), and Diego Villafane clinched his match in dramatic fashion at No. 6, winning in three sets (4-6, 6-2, 7-6). The narrow margin reflected how evenly matched the two programs were throughout the afternoon.

NC Wesleyan closed the day in dominant fashion with a 6-1 victory in the final matchup. Although Belmont Abbey swept doubles play, the Bishops responded emphatically in singles by winning all six courts. Rafhael Gastelu led the charge with a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 1, while Largo Koch, Siddarth Madhavan, David Ejderholm, Nout Den Braber, and Jon Molinar each secured straight-set victories to complete the sweep. The clean singles sweep demonstrated the team's depth and ability to reset and respond after a long day of matches.

Across the four-match slate, the Bishops showed strong individual performances, particularly in singles play, with multiple athletes earning key victories throughout the lineup. NC Wesleyan's perseverance and competitive edge were on full display as they continued to build momentum early in the spring season.