SAN DIEGO - Point Loma headed to Biola today to face the Eagles for the first time as PacWest opponents. After their last match was postponed due to darkness, this was the first full match the Sea Lions played in a week. 

Point Loma came out strong in singles play against the Eagles, with freshman Ben Smit getting the first win in dominating fashion, 6-0, 6-1. Three other Sea Lions would win their singles matches in straight sets. Point Loma took all six of their singles matches, though, and had sealed their victory before doubles play started.

Doubles proved to be a tougher test for PLNU as they lost at both the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. CJ Erion and Grant Alston would provide the only doubles win, 8-4, at the No. 3 position. 
 
Team Records
Point Loma 2-1, Biola 1-4
 
Wheeler's Words
On singles: "We started with singles which we don't do too often. That can be difficult since it is not usually how we start our matches but the guys did a great job. They were able to shift their mindset to how we compete in singles and we were able to take all six matches. So we had clinched the match before we went to doubles."

On doubles: "We had some difficulties at one and two doubles, the teams we played were very good, very solid. There are definitely some things we can improve on in our doubles play, but it can be a bit of a different situation when you have already won the match before going into doubles."

On facing Biola as a new conference opponent: "They are new to the conference, and they just got a new coach who previously coached at APU. I know him well, and have coached against him several times, he is great coach. He has already done well with the players they have there, they play tough and play smart. I expect them to continue to improve and become a tough out for us every time out."
 
News and Notes
> In contrast to usual play, the men played their singles matches first and then proceeded to play doubles. 
> This is the second time the Sea Lions have swept their singles matches. 
> This was the first time this season that Erion and Grant Alston were paired for doubles. 
> The pairing of Brendon Millington and Ben Smit was a new doubles pair as well. 
 
Up Next
The Sea Lions will be back at home on Monday when they host Brandeis University at 3 p.m.
 
Point Loma 7, Biola 2
Singles competition
1. Thomas Dafcik (PLNU-MT) def. Lucas Lee (BU) 6-1, 6-0
2. Brendon Millington (PLNU-MT) def. Derek James (BU) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
3. CJ Erion (PLNU-MT) def. Philip Westwood (BU) 6-4, 6-3
4. Yuki Okamoto (PLNU-MT) def. Logan Blair (BU) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
5. Grant Alston (PLNU-MT) def. Quentin Lau (BU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Ben Smit (PLNU-MT) def. Joe Turnquist (BU) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Lucas Lee/Derek James (BU) def. Thomas Dafcik/Jack Alston (PLNU-MT) 8-4
2. Philip Westwood/Quentin Lau (BU) def. Brendon Millington/Ben Smit (PLNU-MT) 8-4
3. CJ Erion/Grant Alston (PLNU-MT) def. Logan Blair/Michael Vartuli (BU) 8-4