Reading, Pa. (Mar. 10, 2009) - Alvernia University (0-1) opened the season with a 9-0 loss to Neumann College (2-0) Tuesday afternoon in non-conference men's tennis action at Angelica Park.

Neumann earned 2, 6, and 0 wins in the three doubles matches and swept through the singles matches in straight sets.

Alvernia will host Baruch College on Friday.

Neumann College 9, Alvernia University 0

 Singles competition
1. David Pfister (NCMT) def. Zach Lockwood (ALVERNIA) 6-2, 7-5
2. Chris Brown (NCMT) def. Ryan Lineaweaver (ALVERNIA) 6-0, 6-1
3. Brian Crispin (NCMT) def. Morgan Davidheiser (ALVERNIA) 6-3, 7-5
4. Greg Bridgeman (NCMT) def. David Schaeffer (ALVERNIA) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
5. Dan Harnos (NCMT) def. Zach Marsar (ALVERNIA) 6-0, 6-1
6. Steve Klenk (NCMT) def. Aaron Dearstyne (ALVERNIA) 7-6 (7-5), 10-8

 Doubles competition
1. Brian Crispin/David Pfister (NCMT) def. Zach Lockwood/Zach Marsar (ALVERNIA) 8-2
2. Chris Brown/Dan Harnos (NCMT) def. Morgan Davidheiser/David Schaeffer (ALVERNIA) 8-6
3. Greg Bridgeman/Steve Klenk (NCMT) def. Kevin Brandt/Adam Lush (ALVERNIA) 8-0

Match Notes:
Neumann College 2-0
Alvernia University 0-1
Non-conference match.
T-2:30  A-15