ABINGTON, Pa. -- Albright junior Ken Richardson claimed a singles victory, but the Albright men's tennis team lost to Penn State Abington 8-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Richardson recorded the Lions only victory of the day at No. 2 singles. He rallied to defeat Monte Dunson 6-7, 6-0, 10-5 in a thrilling match.

Sean Purcell lost a close decision to James Humes at No. 4 singles by a score of 2-6, 6-2, 10-6.

Richardson and Purcell also paired together and lost at No. 2 doubles 9-8 in a tiebreaker to Dunson and James Humes.

Albright fell to 0-2 on the season with the loss.
 

Penn State Abington 8, Albright 1

Singles competition

1. Mohammed Ammouni (PSA) def. Matthew Muoio (ALB) 7-6 (7-3), 6-2

2. Ken Richardson (ALB) def. Monte Dunston (PSA) 6-7 (10-12), 6-0, 10-5

3. Justin McNab (PSA) def. Evan Cuff (ALB) 6-2, 6-2

4. James Humes (PSA) def. Sean Purcell (ALB) 2-6, 6-2, 10-6

5. Qili Jian (PSA) def. Dylan Rutt (ALB) 6-4, 6-4

6. JT Kling (PSA) def. Terrence Goode (ALB) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Mohammed Ammouni/Justin McNab (PSA) def. Matthew Muoio/Evan Cuff (ALB) 8-5

2. Monte Dunston/James Humes (PSA) def. Ken Richardson/Sean Purcell (ALB) 9-8 (7-5)

3. JT Kling/Chan Wook Huang (PSA) def. Dylan Rutt/Coleman Mitchell (ALB) 8-2

Match Notes:

Albright 0-2

T-2:37 A-10