Dallas, Pa. (Apr. 9, 2009) - Misericordia University (4-2, 2-1) won all three doubles matches and held off a furious comeback effort by Alvernia University (1-10, 1-4) Thursday afternoon in Freedom Conference men's tennis action at Misericordia.

Alvernia took four of six singles matches, but won just enough for a 5-4 match win.

Alvernia will host Eastern University next Tuesday.

Misericordia University 5, Alvernia University 4

 Singles competition
1. Zach Lockwood (ALVERNIA) def. Fred Hockenbury (MIMT) 6-2, 6-1
2. David Schaeffer (ALVERNIA) def. Frank Nutt (MIMT) 6-4, 6-3
3. Morgan Davidheiser (ALVERNIA) def. Nate Powers (MIMT) 6-2, 6-2
4. Brett Ford (MIMT) def. Adam Lush (ALVERNIA) 6-4, 6-1
5. Matt Hopkins (MIMT) def. Zach Marsar (ALVERNIA) 6-1, 6-0
6. Aaron Dearstyne (ALVERNIA) def. Justin  Muthler (MIMT) 6-2, 6-1

 Doubles competition
1. Frank Nutt/Brett Ford (MIMT) def. Zach Lockwood/David Schaeffer (ALVERNIA) 8-6
2. Fred Hockenbury/Nate Powers (MIMT) def. Aaron Dearstyne/Kevin Brandt (ALVERNIA) 8-2
3. Matt Hopkins/Justin  Muthler (MIMT) def. Zach Marsar/Morgan Davidheiser (ALVERNIA) 8-6