Annville, Pa. (Apr. 16, 2015) - Lebanon Valley College (6-7, 2-1) used a strong performance at the back end of the lineup for a 6-3 win over Alvernia University (5-7, 2-3) Thursday afternoon in Commonwealth Conference men's tennis action at LVC.

The Dutchmen jumped ahead 2-1 with wins at No. 2 and 3 doubles then took singles wins at No. 2, 4, 5, and 6.

Alvernia senior Dan Minnich teamed with Aaron Yuros for an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles and Minnich added another point with a 3-set with at No. 1 singles.  Ben Daubenspeck also earned a 3-set win in singles play at No. 3.

The Crusaders complete the conference schedule next Saturday vs Lycoming.  They could make they postseason with a win over the Warriors.

Lebanon Valley College 6, Alvernia 3

Singles competition
1. Dan Minnich (ALVMT) def. Jordan Shankroff (LVCM) 6-4, 6-7, 10-8
2. Sam Calabria (LVCM) def. Aaron Yuros (ALVMT) 6-0, 6-1
3. Ben Daubenspeck (ALVMT) def. Cody Manmiller (LVCM) 5-7, 6-4, 11-9
4. Christian Grove (LVCM) def. Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
5. Nick Jones (LVCM) def. Kyle Clark (ALVMT) 6-1, 6-3
6. Jonathan Hastings (LVCM) def. Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Dan Minnich/Aaron Yuros (ALVMT) def. Jordan Shankroff/Nick Jones (LVCM) 8-5
2. Sam Calabria/Cody Manmiller (LVCM) def. Ben Daubenspeck/Kyle Clark (ALVMT) 8-2
3. Christian Grove/Jordan Heavel (LVCM) def. Jacob Conapitski/Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) 8-2

Match Notes
Alvernia 5-7 / 2-3 CC
Lebanon Valley College 6-7 / 2-1 CC