Reading, Pa. (Apr. 8, 2017) - Lycoming College (5-8, 1-2) took five of six singles matches in a 7-2 win over Alvernia University (7-4, 1-2) Saturday afternoon in MAC Commonwealth men's tennis at Alvernia.

The Crusaders opened the day strong as Reid Hoff and Colin MacCloskey partnered to take the No.1 doubles match, 8-5.

The Warriors responded with a narrow 9-8 (7-4) win at No.2 doubles and took the third flight by forfeit to hold a 2-1 advantage entering singles action.

Antonio Gaetani claimed the Crusaders lone singles victory, taking a straight set 6-4, 6-1 win at No. 4.

Hoff won his first set of singles play, but Lycoming's Rob Smith claimed the next two sets for the point. 

The Crusaders continue their conference schedule on Wednesday, traveling to Stevenson for a 3:30 start.

Lycoming 7, Alvernia University 2


Complete Results
 

Singles competition

1. Bryce Jones (LYCOM) def. Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) 7-5, 6-2

2. Rob Smith (LYCOM) def. Reid Hoff (ALVMT) 4-6, 6-4, 10-8

3. Mitch Wheary (LYCOM) def. Jimmy Souder (ALVMT) 6-3, 6-0

4. Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def. Zachary High (LYCOM) 6-4, 6-1

5. Josh Cram (LYCOM) def. Chris O'Neil (ALVMT) 6-0, 6-1

6. Spencer Pedersen (LYCOM) def. No player (ALVMT), by forfeit

Doubles competition

1. Reid Hoff/Colin MacCloskey (ALVMT) def. Bryce Jones/Rob Smith (LYCOM) 8-5

2. Zachary High/Mitch Wheary (LYCOM) def. Antonio Gaetani/Jimmy Souder (ALVMT) 9-8 (7-4)

3. Josh Cram/Spencer Pedersen (LYCOM) def. No player/No player (ALVMT), by forfeit