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Marcel Dawson
Steven Worthy
1
Howard HOWM (3-7, 1-2 MEAC)
6
Winner N.C. Central NCCU-MT (4-12, 2-1 MEAC)
Howard HOWM
(3-7, 1-2 MEAC)
1
Final
6
N.C. Central NCCU-MT
(4-12, 2-1 MEAC)
Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis | | Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information

Dawson Earns Singles Win in Setback Against NCCU

North Carolina Central defeats Bison, 6-1

CARY, N.C. (March 18, 2023) – Howard University sophomore Marcel Dawson (Columbus, Ga.) earned a singles victory Saturday afternoon, but the squad overall fell to North Carolina Central (NCCU), 6-1, in the annual Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Round Up at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C.
 
Dawson served as the club's No. 2 singles player, defeating NCCU's Oliver Saarinen in straight sets (6-2, 6-3).
 
Fellow classmate Daniel Dunac (Washington) competed in the No. 3 spot where he dropped a tough, three-set bout to North Carolina Central's Kareem Abdul Hakim (4-6, 6-3, 8-10).
 
NCCU won the other four singles matches in straight sets.
 
In doubles competition, the Eagles won a pair of contests over HU.
 
With the setback, Howard dropped to 3-7 (1-2 MEAC) while NCCU improved to 4-12 (2-1 MEAC).
 
Friday (March 24), HU returns to The District to face Saint Joseph's. Match time is set for 2 p.m., at Banneker Recreation Center.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.
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