Dallas, Pa. (Sept. 29, 2012) - Alvernia University (2-2) earned a tough 6-3 win over Misericoria University (0-3) Saturday afternoon in non-conference men's tennis action at Misericordia.

The Crusaders were forced to forfeit a doubles point when a member of the No. 3 flight became ill.  They were able to take the other two flights and hit singles play with a 2-1 advantage.  The illness also forced players from the bottom of the lineup to play up a flight.  The Cougars took advantage winning at No. 5 and 6, but the Crusaders remained strong at the top winning four of the six singles matches.

Alvernia 6, Misericordia 3

Singles competition
1. Nathan Bauer (ALVMT) def. Sal Saraniti (MIMT) 6-1, 6-1
2. Daniel Minnich (ALVMT) def. Nick Hershey (MIMT) 6-2, 6-0
3. Aaron Yuros (ALVMT) def. Robert Knipper (MIMT) 6-0, 6-0
4. Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) def. Shane Hall (MIMT) 6-4, 6-0
5. Tony Goodall (MIMT) def. Kyle Clark (ALVMT) 2-6, 6-2, 10-8
6. Christian Pugliese (MIMT) def. Ben Daubenspeck (ALVMT) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Nathan Bauer/Daniel Minnich (ALVMT) def. Sal Saraniti/Nick Hershey (MIMT) 8-5
2. Aaron Yuros/Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) def. Shane Hall/Robert Knipper (MIMT) 8-4
3. Tony Goodall/Randy Sophabmixay (MIMT) def. No player/No player (ALVMT), by default