Feb. 17, 2001

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The 73rd ranked Wake Forest men's tennis team defeated No. 53 Florida Atlantic 4-2 Saturday afternoon at the University of Miami. The Demon Deacons picked up four wins in singles play to secure the victory over the Owls.

David Bere, Mike Murray, David Loewenthal and Trent Brendon all earned victories for Wake Forest in singles play, all winning in straight sets. Murray teamed up Justin Kaufmann for the Deacs only doubles decision.

The Demon Deacons improve to 4-0 on the season and will take on No. 20 Miami at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18 on the Hurricane's home court.

Singles

Wake Forest Florida Atlantic Winner Score
1. Raul Munoz Doug Devriendt FAU 6-1, 6-2
2. David Bere Martin Jirak WFU 7-5, 6-0
3. Mike Murray Andre Buzzoni WFU 7-5, 6-4
4. Justin Kaufmann Yalin Bilgin DNF
5. David Loewenthal Sandro Spotti WFU 6-2, 6-3
6. Trent Brendon Fabio Faerman WFU 6-3, 6-4

Doubles
1. Murray/Kaufmann Jirak/Bilgin WFU 8-6
2. Munoz/Loewenthal Devriendt/Buzzoni FAU 9-8 (8)
3. Bere/Brendon Spotti/Faerman FAU 8-6