The University of Richmond men's tennis team triumphed over Howard with a commanding 4-0 victory, improving their spring season record to 10-8. The Spiders secured the doubles point early, winning on courts three and two before dominating in singles play with three straight matches. Notable performances included Charlie Burdell's decisive 6-0, 6-1 win and Dylan Atkinson's 6-1, 6-2 victory, leading to Otto Sewell clinching the match on court five.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond improved to 10-8 this season; Howard dropped to 1-11.
  • Charlie Burdell earned his 11th dual singles win of the spring.
  • Otto Sewell recorded his seventh dual singles victory.
State of Play
  • The Spiders currently hold a 10-8 record in the spring season.
  • Burdell leads the team with 11 dual singles wins, followed closely by Atkinson with three wins.
What's Next

The Spiders are scheduled to face Hampton on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Westhampton Tennis Complex, looking to build on their recent success.

Bottom Line

The Richmond men's tennis team's strong performance against Howard showcases their competitive edge as they aim to maintain momentum in the upcoming match against Hampton.