Boise, Idaho - Wichita State started the 2011 Spring Break Classic with a 4-2 victory of the Portland Pilots in the first round.

The match only consisted of singles play once outcome of the match was decided in favor of the Shockers.

The host's Boise State will take on Wichita State at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Wichita State University 4 University of Portland 2

SINGLES

1. Alex Ferrero (UP) def. Vlad Marinescu (WSU) 4-6, 6-4, 10-5

2. David Cavalcanti (WSU) def. Bryan Thorp (UP) 6-3, 6-2

3. Guillermo Nicol (WSU) def. Geoff Hernandez (UP) 6-1, 2-6, 6-2

4. Matheus Pereira (WSU) def. Ratan Gill (UP) 6-2, 6-4

5. Michel Hu Kwo (UP) def. Valentin Mihai (WSU) 7-6, 7-6

6. Adrian Chermaci (WSU) def. Justin Guay (UP) 6-4, 6-3

Match Notes

University of Portland 8-5

Wichita State University 8-4

Doubles not played