March 19, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University's men's tennis team defeated Wallace State 7-0 Wednesday at the Samford tennis courts. Raphael Bohli set the tone at No. 1 singles, winning 6-2, 6-0. The rest of the Bulldogs followed suit, and only one match advanced to three sets.

Manuel Miletic continued his strong play both at No. 2 singles and as Bohli's No. 2 doubles partner, recording two wins. Andres Leal was extended to three sets, but managed to finish strong at No. 3 singles. Johnny Griffee and James Bryce, the Samford freshmen, won at No. 4 and No. 6 singles, respectively. And Travis Johnson won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 5 singles.

In doubles, Johnson and Joey Jensen had a breather, 8-4, at No. 1 doubles. Miletic and Bohli won 8-5 at No. 2, and Griffee and Bryce won at love, 8-0, at No. 3.

The Bulldogs (5-11) are now off until a March 29 match at Mercer.

Raphael Bohli won two matches Wednesday.

DOUBLES

No. 1 Johnson/Jensen (Sam.) def. Cabrera/Greenhalgh (W. St.) 8-4

No. 2 Bohli/Miletci (Sam.) def. Leong/Brkic (W. St.) 8-5

No. 3 Griffee/Bryce (Sam.) def. Koloi/Butler (W. St.) 8-0

SINGLES

No. 1 Raphael Bohli (Sam.) def. Luis Cabrera (W. St.) 6-2, 6-0

No. 2 Manuel Miletic (Sam.) def. Martin Greenhalgh (W. St.) 6-3, 6-3

No. 3 Andres Leal (Sam.) def. David Butler (W. St.) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3

No. 4 Johnny Griffee (Sam.) def. Ermin Brkic (W. St.) 6-3, 6-2

No. 5 Travis Johnson (Sam.) def. Adam Leong (W. St.) 6-0, 6-2

No. 6 James Bryce (Sam.) def. J.P. Koloi (W. St.) 6-3, 6-3

Final Score: Samford 7, Wallace State 0