March 17, 2009

Philadelphia, PA – The La Salle men’s tennis team picked up its first win of the spring season on Tuesday after sweeping singles and doubles play at Chestnut Hill, 9-0.

Freshman Fernando Tovia and senior Chris Butera both had perfect outings in singles competition with 6-0, 6-0 sets. The Explorers (1-5) will remain on the road for Saturday’s match-up with Loyola (MD) at 1:00 PM.

La Salle vs Chestnut Hill
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
La Salle 9 – Chestnut Hill 0

Singles:
1. George Gennaoui (LAS) def. Twyman (CH) – 6-1, 6-3
2. Bill Nason (LAS) def. Avena (CH) – 6-1, 6-2
3. Jon Maula (LAS) def. Hlava (CH) – 6-3, 6-0
4. Fernando Tovia (LAS) def. Council (CH) – 6-0, 6-0
5. Andy Petrusky (LAS) def. Richter (CH) – 6-4, 1-1, Retired
6. Chris Butera (LAS) def. Senior (CH) – 6-0, 6-0

Doubles:
1. Gennaoui/Maula (LAS) def. Twyman/Hlava (CH) – 8-2
2. Nason/Feiner (LAS) def. Richter/Avena (CH) – 8-4
3. Abrams-Nicholas/Harvey (LAS) def. Council/Senior (CH) – 8-2