Reading, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2015) - Misericordia University (1-0) earned a three-set victory at No. 2 singles to earn a 5-4 win over Alvernia University (1-4) Wednesday afternoon in non-confernce men's tennis action at Alvernia.

The Crusaders used a come-from-behind win at No. 3 doubles for their first point of the match then added singles wins at No. 4, 5, and 6.  The Cougars countered with wins at 1 and 3 for a 4-4 match score then Christian Pugliese capped the match with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 win at No. 2.

Antonio Gaetani and Todd Unger combined for three points for the Crusaders winning 9-7 at No. 3 doubles then winning at No. 5 and 6 singles respectively.  Unger made quick work of Casey Ramos with a 6-1, 6-1 win while Gaetani needed a 7-6 (7-4) win in the third set for his singles win.

Kyle Clark earned the fourth point for the Crusaders with a straight set win at No. 4 singles.

Alvernia returns to action this weekend at the MAC Individual Tournament in Scranton.

Misericordia 5, Alvernia 4

Singles competition
1. Corey Dulsky (MIMT) def. Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) 6-3, 6-1
2. Christian Pugliese (MIMT) def. Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) 3-6, 7-5, 7-5
3. Tony Goodall (MIMT) def. Reid Hoff (ALVMT) 6-4, 6-2
4. Kyle Clark (ALVMT) def. Will Shields (MIMT) 7-6 (9-7), 7-5
5. Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def. Nick Hendry (MIMT) 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4)
6. Todd Unger (ALVMT) def. Casey Ramos (MIMT) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Corey Dulsky/Tony Goodall (MIMT) def. Kyle Clark/Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) 8-4
2. Nick Hendry/Christian Pugliese (MIMT) def. Jacob Conapitski/Reid Hoff (ALVMT) 8-6
3. Antonio Gaetani/Todd Unger (ALVMT) def. Casey Ramos/Will Shields (MIMT) 9-7

Match Notes
Misericordia Men's Tennis 1-0
Alvernia 1-4
Non-conference match.
T-3:30 A-25