RALEIGH, NC.  – The Shaw University men's tennis team scored a 5-0 victory Friday afternoon over Virginia State University in the Men's Tennis Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Semifinal match played at Millbrook Exchange Center. The Bears return to the championship match for third consecutive year and will face the Hawks of Chowan University at 1 p.m.

In doubles action, All-CIAA Bach Tran (Leipzig, Germany) and Daniel Ac (Kikinda, Serbia) turned in an 8-5 victory at the No. 1 doubles before All-CIAA Javier Saez (Concepcion, Chile) and All-CIAA Diego Choque (Tarija, Bolivia) also grabbed an 8-0 at the No. 2 doubles. All-CIAA duo, Maricio Gonzalez (Leon, Mexico) and Guido Margiotta (Ceronel Suarez, Argentina) handled their opponents for an 8-0 win at the No. 3 doubles, giving Shaw a 3-0 lead heading into singles play.

The Bears continued its dominance in singles action as they cleaned up the bottom of the lineup, earning two wins at the No. 5 and No. 6 singles to take the match win, 5-0 over the Trojans.

Shaw will look to defend its crown and avenge the Hawks in the championship match. CU gave the Bears its only losses in the conference back on March 19 with a score of 5-4 and most recent April 24, with a score of 7-2.

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