Sept. 17, 2008

 

Philadelphia, PA - The La Salle men's tennis team turned their first home match, under the lights, into a victory as they went on to defeat Cabrini College at Belfield Courts on Tuesday, 7-0.

After a loss dating back to last season, senior captain Chris Butera sought revenge against the Cavaliers of Cabrini. Butera went on to defeat Cabrini's Duff O'Connor at number four singles, 6-1, 6-1. Jon Maula's decisive victory at number one singles against Mingkuang Luo, 6-0, 7-6 (7-3), set the tone for the rest of the evening.

"Jon Maula played a flawless game," said La Salle head coach Ed Colfer. "[Jon was] very focused and determined."

Next on the list for the Explorers (3-0) is the Big Five Tournament which will take place on Friday, September 19.

La Salle vs Cabrini

Tuesday, September 16

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle 7 - Cabrini 0

Singles:

1. Jon Maula (LAS) def. Luo (CC) - 6-0, 7-6 (7-3)

2. Andy Petrusky (LAS) def. Walsh (CC) - 5-7, 7-5 (10-8)

3. Morgan Abrams-Nicholas (LAS) def. Hajas (CC) - 6-0, 6-1

4. Chris Butera (LAS) def. O'Connor (CC) - 6-1, 6-1

5. Bill Nason (LAS) def. Brandstetter (CC) - 6-1, 6-0

6. Fernando Tovia (LAS) def. Sim (CC) - 6-0, 6-2

 

Doubles:

1. Maula/Gennaoui (LAS) def. Luo/Brandstetter (CC) - 9-7 (7-5)

2. Abrams-Nicholas/Harvey (LAS) def. Sim/Walsh (CC) - 8-0

3. Nason/Tovia (LAS) def. Beken/O'Connor (CC) - 8-0