Reading, Pa (Sept. 24, 2017) - Alvernia University (1-1) took a 3-0 lead after doubles play, and went undefeated in singles play against Misericordia University(0-3) to grab its first win of the season Sunday afternoon in non-conference men's tennis action at Alvernia.

The Golden Wolves built a 3-0 lead after sweeping their double matches, and Brad Viggiano started the singles competition with a 6-4, 6-2 decision at No. 5 singles. The win is Viggiano first career win.

Also joining Viggiano with their first career wins were Mitchell Sterkenburg, who won No. 4 singles in straight sets, and Justin Gibbs, who earned a win at No. 2 doubles with partner Todd Unger.

Michael Brophy earned his second and third wins of the season, taking No. 1 singles competition 8-3 with partner Jimmy Souder, and No. 1 singles competition in straight sets.

Jimmy Souder won the final match of the day, taking a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles.

Alvernia returns to the courts on Saturday when the travel to Susquehanna University to take on the River Hawks.

Alvernia 9, Misericordia 0
 

Doubles Competition
1. Michael Brophy/Jimmy Souder (ALVMT) def. Curtis/Lynch (MUMT) 8-3
2. Todd Unger/Justin Gibbs (ALVMT) def. Snyder/Woolcock (MUMT) 8-3
3. Ralph Lunati/Craig Grohoski (ALVMT) win by forfeit, 8-0
Singles Competition
1. Michael Brophy (ALVMT) def. Murphy Lynch (MUMT) 6-0, 6-0
2. Jimmy Souder (ALVMT) def. Jason Curtis (MUMT) 6-0,6-0
3. Todd Unger (ALVMT) def. Ethan Snyder (MUMT) 6-0, 6-0
4. Mitchell Sterkenberg (ALVMT) def. Trent Woolcock (MUMT) 6-2, 6-2
5. Brad Viggiano (ALVMT) def. Marco Delker (MUMT) 6-4, 6-2
6. Ralph Lunati (ALVMT) win by forfeit 6-0, 6-0