March 14, 2010

EASTON, PA - The La Salle men's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Lafayette on Saturday. Freshman Trevor Donovan captured the Explorer victory with a 7-5, 6-4 win at fourth singles.

"It was a disappointing loss today," head coach Ed Colfer said. "We're looking forward to an important week of practice and matches."

La Salle falls to 9-4, while Lafayette improves to 4-4.

Final Results
Lafayette 6, La Salle 1
Singles

1. Eric Wiley (Lafayette) def. George Gennaoui 6-3, 6-0
2. Doug Gallagher (Lafeyette) def. Bill Nason, 6-3, 6-4
3. Steven Benezra (Lafayette) def. Fernando Tovia 6-1, 6-1
4. Trevor Donovan (La Salle) def. Scott Geldman, 7-5, 6-4
5. Kyle McClelland (Lafayette) def. Rob Knaster 6-0, default
6. James Murphy (Lafayette) def. Chris Harvey 6-3 6-1

Doubles

1. Wiley/Gallagher (Lafayette) def. Nason/Tovia 8-4
2. Geldman/McClelland (Lafayette) def. Harvey/Donovan 8-3
3. Benezra/Morris (Lafayette) def. Knaster/Gennaoui, 8-2