March 7, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. - Both the La Salle men’s and women’s tennis teams fell to Creighton in their spring trip opener in Florida, losing by identical scores of 7-0.

It was the first match of the season for the men and the first opportunity to compete on outdoor courts for both squads.

The Explorers fell in straight sets against the tough competition. 

Tomorrow the women’s squad will face Robert Morris, while the men will take on Vicennes.  Both matches will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Men's Singles
1. Billy Paluch (CU) def. Fernando Tovia (LAS) 6-0, 6-0
2. J.T. Christian (CU) def. Hunter Selman (LAS) 6-0, 6-1
3. Kyle Obermeier (CU) def. Chas Berenato (LAS) 6-1, 6-2
4. Bryan Lube (CU) def. Trevor Donovan (LAS) 6-1, 6-1
5. Gabe Nagy (CU) def. Joseph LaBate (LAS) 6-2, 6-0
6. Ryan Norman (CU) def. Mikel Kosich (LAS) 6-2, 6-1

Men's Doubles
1. J.T. Christian/Billy Paluch (CU) def. Fernando Tovia/Chas Berenato (LAS) 8-3
2. Bryan Lube/Ryan Norman (CU) def. Trevor Donovan/Mikel Kosich (LAS) 8-2
3. Kyle Obermeier/Sean Mathison (CU) def. Hunter Selman/Joseph LaBate (LAS) 8-3

Women's Singles
1. Anna Kirshenbaum (CU) def. Kiara Smith (LAS) 6-2, 6-1
2. Analese Snyder (CU) def. Elli Vamvakitis (LAS) 6-1, 7-5
3. Kelsey Schmidt (CU) def. Leah Garrison (LAS) 6-2, 6-3
4. Lauren Mastro (CU) def. Allison Amrein (LAS) 6-0, 6-0
5. Mary McMullan (CU) def. Chloe Trave (LAS) 6-1, 6-0
6. Sarah Cadwallader (CU) def. Mazione (LAS) 6-1, 6-0

Women's Doubles
1. Anna Kirshenbaum/Analese Snyder (CU) def. Kiara Smith/Leah Garrison (LAS) 8-4
2. Kelsey Schmidt/Mary McMullan (CU) def. Elli Vamvakitis/Chloe Trave (LAS) 8-2
3. Leesa Cadwallader/Sarah Cadwallader (CU) def. Courtney Babo/Allison Amrein (LAS) 8-0