| 4/16/2005 3:05:19 AM
Oswego, NY -- The RIT men's tennis team traveled to Oswego this afternoon to play the Lakers. The Tigers defeated the Lakers 6-1 and have won 7 matches in a row. Their record is now 7-1.
The Tigers swept the doubles matches with wins from all three teams. First doubles team of Rod Razavi (Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Country Day) (Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Country Day) and Jason Swails (Vestal, NY/Vestal) (Vestal, NY/Vestal) won by a score of 8-2. Second doubles team of Frank Solome (Rochester, NY/Eastridge) (Rochester, NY/Eastridge) and Jon New (Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic) (Pittsburgh, Pa/Central Catholic) defeated their opponents 8-4. And third doubles team of Joe Schember (Erie, PA/Mercyhurst Prep) (Erie, Pa/Mercyhurst Prep) and Nathaniel Benz (Chicago, IL/North Miami) (Chicago, IL/North Miami) won 8-6.
In singles, Solome, New, Razavi, and Jordan Bell (Newton, PA/George School) (Newton, PA/George School) all contributed to the win. Also, freshman Zak Blazic (Wyncote, PA/Cheltenham) (Wyncote, PA/Cheltenham) won his match at 3rd singles which makes it his 7th straight win for the season.
The Tigers next match is at home on Sunday. The match begins at 1:00 and the Tigers will be playing Alfred.
Results
Doubles
1. Rod Razavi (Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Country Day)/Jason Swails (Vestal, NY/Vestal) (RIT) def. Shane Raymo/Adam Webster(O) 8-2
2. Frank Solome (Rochester, NY/Eastridge)/Jon New (Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic) (RIT) def. Ryan Thomas/Dave Perl (0) 8-4
3. Joe Schember (Erie, PA/Mercyhurst Prep)/Nathaniel Benz (Chicago, IL/North Miami) (RIT) def. Matt Mueller/Josh Moey (O) 8-6
Singles
1. Shane Raymo (O) def. Jason Swails (Vestal, NY/Vestal) (RIT) 4-6, 6-4, (6-10)
2. Frank Solome (Rochester, NY/Eastridge) (RIT) def. Ryan Thomas (O) 6-1, 6-4
3. Zak Blazic (Wyncote, PA/Cheltenham) (RIT) def. Dave Perl (O) 6-0, 6-0
4. Jon New (Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic) (RIT) def. Adam Webster (O) 6-2, 6-2
5. Rod Razavi (Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Country Day) (RIT) def. Matt Mueller (O) 6-2, 7-6 (8-6)
6. Jordan Bell (Newton, PA/George School) (RIT) def. Josh Moey (O) 5-7, 7-6 (7-4), (10-8)
