READING, Pa. --
Matthew Muoio extended his MAC Commonwealth singles winning streak to 16 straight with a three-set victory over Tim Dunn, but Messiah edged Albright 5-4 in a conference match on Wednesday at the Albright Tennis Courts.
Muoio, who has won seven straight matches at No. 1 singles, won the first set 6-1, but Dunn rallied to win the second set 6-4 to force a third set. Muoio controlled the final set and posted a 6-2 victory to extend his winning streak. He has not lost a conference match since his freshman season at Albright during the 2013-14 season.
Muoio also paired with
Ken Richardson to defeat Dunn and Connor Graybeal 9-8 at No. 1 doubles. The Lion duo prevailed 7-2 in the tie-breaking set.
Albright, which dropped to 2-12-1 overall and 1-4-1 in conference play, also got singles victories from
Evan Cuff and
Joey Olkusz.
Cuff needed three sets to beat Devin Esch 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 at No. 3 singles. Olkusz recorded a straight-set 7-6, 6-1 victory over Caleb Hays at No. 6 singles.
Messiah improved to 10-6 overall and 6-0 in conference play with the win.
Albright will conclude its season on Saturday (April 30) at 1 p.m. when it hosts Lycoming at the Albright Tennis Courts.
Tennis Match Results
Messiah vs Albright
Apr 27, 2016 at Reading, Pa.
Messiah 5, Albright 4
Singles competition
1.
Matthew Muoio (ALB) def. Tim Dunn (MESS) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
2. Connor Graybeal (MESS) def.
Ken Richardson (ALB) 6-2, 6-1
3.
Evan Cuff (ALB) def. Devin Esch (MESS) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
4. Austin Warren (MESS) def.
Dylan Rutt (ALB) 6-1, 6-0
5. Blake Ross (MESS) def.
Colemann Mitchell (ALB) 6-1, 6-0
6.
Joey Olkusz (ALB) def. Caleb Hays (MESS) 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
Doubles competition
1.
Matthew Muoio/
Ken Richardson (ALB) def. Tim Dunn/Connor Graybeal (MESS) 9-8 (7-2)
2. Devin Esch/Austin Warren (MESS) def.
Evan Cuff/
Dylan Rutt (ALB) 8-3
3. Blake Ross/Caleb Hays (MESS) def.
Colemann Mitchell/
Joey Olkusz (ALB) 8-0
Match Notes:
Messiah 10-6, 6-0
Albright 2-12-1, 1-4-1
T-4:05 A-25