PHILADELPHA – The men's tennis team improved to a 2-0 record with a victory over the University of the Sciences Devils, 5-2.
 
Junior Andrew O'Connell earned two points, as he defeated in singles and doubles play. The junior paired up with freshman Mark Robinson to earn an exciting doubles victory over Steve Galerkin and Will Metz.
 
The Explorers also earned victories from juniors Dale Fetterman, Thomas MacLeod, and freshman Brian Balico.
 
MacLeod and junior Robert Kasinow paired up to earn an 8-3 doubles victory over their opponent.
 
La Salle has won the last five matches against the University of the Sciences dating back to October 8, 2010.
 
The Explorers will take the court when they host Philadelphia University on Saturday.
 
Singles
 
1. Jake Sosonkin (UOS) def. Joseph LaBate (LAS) 6-4, 6-1
2. Dale Fetterman (LAS) def. David Kazakevich (UOS) 6-2, 6-1
3. Steven Galerkin (UOS) def. Robert Kasinow (LAS) 7-5, 6-2
4. Brian Balico (LAS) def. Julian Katzev (UOS) 6-4, 6-3
5. Thomas MacLeod (LAS) def. Tajay McLeod (UOS) 6-1, 6-3
6. Andrew O'Connell (LAS) def. Will Metz (UOS) 6-0, 6-1
 
Doubles
1. Sosonkin/Kazakevich (UOS) def. Fetterman/Balico (LAS) 8-4
2. MacLeod/Kasinow (LAS) def. Katzev/McLeod (UOS) 8-3
3. O'Connell/Robinson (LAS) def. Galerkin/Metz (UOS) 8-6