Novell went 3-0 in singles play last week, including a pair of wins at the top flight. He topped Ricardo Starosta of West Virginia Wesleyan 7-5, 6-4 at the second flight before defeating Davis & Elkins' Victor Yanev 6-0, 6-4 at No. 1 singles. The sophomore closed the week with a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) win over Martin Barbera of Francis Marion at No. 1 singles.