PHILADELPHIA – The men's tennis team improved to 3-0 with a sweep over Philadelphia University, 4-0.
 
Senior Joseph LaBate, who earned a sweep in the singles number two position, led the Explorers to a victory over the Rams. LaBate defeated Ayman Barakat, 6-3 before a second set win of 6-0.
 
LaBate paired up with freshman Brian Balico to earn a decisive 8-3 victory in doubles play.
 
Balico earned a singles victory in the number five position. The freshman defeated his opponent in a two set sweep.
 
Balico improved his singles record to 4-2 for the fall season.
 
The Explorers also earned a singles victory from junior Dale Fetterman. The junior won in two straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-1.
 
In doubles play, the Explorers swept all three matches earning the important doubles point.
 
La Salle is on a three match winning streak against Philadelphia University, dating back to October 6, 2011.
 
The Explorers will take the court on Sunday, when they travel to Millersville University.
 
La Salle 4, Philadelphia University 0
 
Singles
1. De'Sean Fennell (LAS) – Houston Ward (PHI) 6-2, DNF
2. Joseph LaBate (LAS) def. Ayman Barakat (PHI) 6-3, 6-0
3. Dale Fetterman (LAS) def. Nail Rachidi (PHI) 6-3, 6-1
4. Chris Casamassima (PHI) – Robert Kasinow (LAS) 4-6, DNF
5. Brian Balico (LAS) def. Long Vo (PHI) 6-0, 6-2
6. Thomas MacLeod (LAS) – Juan Velosa (PHI) 6-2, DNF
 
Doubles
1. LaBate/Balico (LAS) def. Rachidi/Ward (PHI), 8-3
2. Fetterman/Fennell (LAS) def. Barakat/Casasmassima (PHI), 9-8
3. MacLeod/Kasinow (LAS) def. Bhaerman/Vo (PHI), 9-7