March 31, 2009

Philadelphia, PA - After two straight cancelled matches due to rain, the La Salle men's tennis team looked to get back on the court Tuesday and record their second consecutive win, but NJIT took an early lead in singles play and went on to win, 6-1.

The only win for the Explorers on Tuesday came at No. 6 singles when senior Chris Butera defeated freshman Bryan Keelan, 6-1, 6-1.

The Explorers (2-7) will travel to Fordham and face the Rams on Saturday at 12:00 PM.

La Salle vs NJIT
Tuesday, March 31
Philadelphia, PA
La Salle 1 - NJIT 6

Singles:
1. Lundquist (NJIT) def. George Gennaoui (LAS) - 6-3, 6-4
2. Salomon (NJIT) def. Bill Nason (LAS) - 6-1, 6-2
3. Lang (NJIT) def. Jon Maula (LAS) - 4-6, 6-4 (10-6)
4. Athans (NJIT) def. Fernando Tovia (LAS) - 6-4, 6-3
5. Tunnero (NJIT) def. Andy Petrusky (LAS) - 6-1, 6-0
6. Chris Butera (LAS) def. Keelan (NJIT) - 6-1, 6-1

Doubles:
1. Lundquist/Tunnero (NJIT) def. Gennaoui/Maula (LAS) - 9-7
2. Lang/Athans (NJIT) def. Harvey/Abrams-Nicholas (LAS) - 8-5
3. Salomon/Keelan (NJIT) def. Nason/Tovia (LAS) - 9-7