March 22, 2011

GLENSIDE, Pa. - The men’s tennis team didn’t drop a set as it rolled over Arcadia, 9-0, in a Tuesday afternoon match.

Mikel Kosich, playing at No. 1 singles for the second consecutive match, defeated Arcadia’s Bart Blankenship, 6-2, 6-1.

Joseph LaBate was a 6-0, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles.  Trevor Donovan won 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 3 singles slot.

At No. 4 singles, Hunter Selman notched a 6-3, 6-0 win, while Dan Nieves was a 6-1, 6-3 winner at No. 5 singles.

In his first match appearance this season, Sam Accardi lost just one game in his 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 6 singles.

The Explorers swept the doubles matches.

La Salle will return to its home courts to face Atlantic 10 opponent Fordham on Saturday.  The match will begin at 11:00 a.m.

La Salle 9, Arcadia 0

Singles

1. Mikel Kosich (LAS) def. Bart Blankenship (AU), 6-2, 6-1
2. Joseph LaBate (LAS) def. Kevin Langner (AU), 6-0, 6-2
3. Trevor Donovan (LAS) def. Eric Elie (AU), 6-1, 6-0
4. Hunter Selman (LAS) def. Marc Ruggia (AU), 6-3, 6-0
5. Dan Nieves (LAS) def. Herminio Quinones (AU), 6-1, 6-3
6. Sam Accardi (LAS) def. Andrew Duong (AU), 6-1, 6-0

Doubles

 1. LaBate/Donovan (LAS) def. Langner/Blankenship (AU), 8-2
2. Selman/Kosich (LAS) def. Elie/Quinones (AU), 8-1
3. Alex Tomaino/Nieves (LAS) def. Ruggia/Dean Search (AU), 8-5