Charlottesville, V.A. - The NC Wesleyan men's tennis team earned an impressive ranked victory on March 20, defeating No. 33 Washington and Lee 5-2 at the Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville.

After dropping two of the three doubles matches, the Bishops entered singles play trailing 1-0. Farhaan Patrawala and Albert Sitwell secured the lone doubles win for Wesleyan with a 6-2 victory at No. 2 doubles, but Washington and Lee claimed the other two courts to take the early advantage.

NC Wesleyan responded in dominant fashion during singles play, winning five of the six matches to secure the team victory. Albert Sitwell led the charge at No. 1 singles with a strong three-set comeback win, while Adam Singleton added a convincing straight-set victory at No. 2.

Farhaan Patrawala continued the momentum with a hard-fought win at No. 3 singles, and Ben Russell followed with a three-set victory at No. 4 to further extend the Bishops' lead. Martin Cardestig sealed the match at No. 5 with a decisive 6-3, 6-0 win, giving Wesleyan the clinching point.

With the victory, NC Wesleyan showcased its depth and resilience, bouncing back from a doubles deficit to defeat a nationally ranked opponent. The strong singles performance highlights the Bishops' ability to compete at a high level as the season progresses.