READING, Pa. –
Terrence Goode dropped a third-set tiebreaker at No. 6 singles and Alvernia edged Albright 5-4 in Commonwealth Conference action on Tuesday at the Albright Tennis Courts.
Goode, who faced Antonio Gaetani, dropped the first set 6-3, but rebounded to win the second set 6-4. Trailing 5-3, Goode rallied to force a tiebreaker but Gaetani prevailed 7-2 in the tiebreaker to clinch the win for the Crusaders.
Matthew Muoio and
Evan Cuff each notched a pair of victories for Albright.
Muoio defeated Dan Minnich by walkover at No. 1 singles, while Cuff beat Ben Daubenspeck 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) at No. 3 singles. The duo also paired to beat Minnich and Aaron Yuros 9-8 (7-2) at No. 1 doubles.
Ken Richardson and
Sean Purcell also posted a doubles victory for Albright as they defeated Daubenspeck and Kyle Clark 8-5 at No. 2 doubles.
Albright dropped to 8-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play, while Alvernia improved to 6-6 on the season and 3-2 in conference play.
Men's Tennis Match ResultsAlvernia vs AlbrightApr 14, 2015 at Reading, Pa.Alvernia 5, Albright 4Singles competition1.
Matthew Muoio (ALB) def. Dan Minnich (ALVMT), walkover
2. Aaron Yuros (ALVMT) def.
Ken Richardson (ALB) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
3.
Evan Cuff (ALB) def. Ben Daubenspeck (ALVMT) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)
4. Jacob Conapitski (ALVMT) def.
Sean Purcell (ALB) 6-2, 6-2
5. Kyle Clark (ALVMT) def.
Thomas Werner (ALB) 6-1, 7-6 (7-3)
6. Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def.
Terrence Goode (ALB) 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Doubles competition1.
Matthew Muoio/
Evan Cuff (ALB) def. Dan Minnich/Aaron Yuros (ALVMT) 9-8 (7-2)
2.
Ken Richardson/
Sean Purcell (ALB) def. Ben Daubenspeck/Kyle Clark (ALVMT) 8-5
3. Jacob Conapitski/Antonio Gaetani (ALVMT) def.
Thomas Werner/
Terrence Goode (ALB) 8-2
Match Notes:
Alvernia 6-6, 3-2
Albright 8-7, 1-3
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