MARIETTA, Ohio – The Capital University men's tennis team won their first match of the season with an 8-1 decision down at Marietta College on Saturday afternoon. 

The Comets got big wins all around as they cruised to victory over the Pioneers (0-2). 

The lone loss on the day for Cap came at #1 doubles as Jackson Havel and Jesse Stevens fell 8-5. 

At #2 doubles, Spencer Surles and Nicholas Wines won comfortably 8-1, while Alex Rowley and Sam Williams picked up a forfeit win at #3 doubles. 

In singles action, Capital took all six matches, with #6 coming via forfeit for Williams. 

In order of first to fifth singles, Surles won 6-2, 6-2; Stevens won 6-4, 6-4; Havel triumphed 6-3, 6-1; Wins won 6-3, 6-2; and Rowley won 6-2, 6-0. 

Capital will now hit the road for Otterbein on Friday, March 29th as they Battle for the Oar with the Cardinals.