Whalley posted a pair of victories to open NEC play last week as FDU split matches with Sacred Heart and Bryant. Competing at the #2 spot, Whalley defeated SHU’s Matt Dean, 6-4, 6-1, to help lead the Knights to a 6-1 win over the Pioneers in their league opener last Wednesday. In a matchup between NEC title contenders on Saturday, the Wirral, England native rallied from a set down to beat Bryant’s Max Vogt, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, in #1 flight action. Whalley, who lifted his singles mark to 9-6, also teamed with Gonzalo Quintana for a 7-6 (5) win at #1 doubles against the Pioneers.