Frederick, Md. (Apr. 9, 2016) - Alvernia University (3-7, 1-1) got off to a great start with three wins at doubles--including a 9-7 win at No. 2--then took four singles matches in a 7-2 win over Hood College (2-9, 0-2) Saturday afternoon in MAC Commonwealth men's tennis action at Hood.

Kyle Clark and Colin MacCloskey teamed for the extra-game win at No. 2 doubles after the Crusaders took 8-1 and 8-2 wins at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles respectively.

Alvernia continues the conference schedule hosting crosstown rival Albright College on Tuesday.

Alvernia 7, Hood 2

Singles competition
1. Luke Hangan (ALVMT) def. Alex Sexton (HOOD) 6-2, 6-2
2. Josh Sexton (HOOD) def. Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) 6-2, 6-2
3. Joe Benton (HOOD) def. Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) 6-2, 6-3
4. Reid Hoff (ALVMT) def. Richard Hershey (HOOD) 6-1, 6-1
5. Kyle Clark (ALVMT) def. Jorden Hahn (HOOD) 2-6, 6-3, 10-6
6. Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def. Conor Riggin (HOOD) 3-6, 6-3, 10-3

Doubles competition
1. Luke Hangan/Reid Hoff (ALVMT) def. Alex Sexton/Josh Sexton (HOOD) 8-1
2. Kyle Clark/Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) def. Joe Benton/Richard Hershey (HOOD) 9-7
3. Todd Unger/Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def. Jorden Hahn/Conor Riggin (HOOD) 8-2

Match Notes
Hood 2-9, 0-2
T-4:30 A-33