TROY, NY – The Alfred University men's tennis team (5-4, Empire 8 3-2) prolonged its win-streak to three with a 9-0 victory over Empire 8 opponent Sage on Saturday.
 
The Saxons dominated in doubles play for the second consecutive night, taking the 3-0 lead off the bat. The sophomore duo of Logan Cross (Olean, NY/Olean) and Ryan Brown (Olean, NY/Olean) took #1 doubles 8-5. Seniors Kyle Kemper (Oswego, NY/Oswego) and Peter Smock (Prattsburgh, NY/Prattsburgh) took #2 doubles 8-4 while junior Reeder Bruffey (Corning, NY/Corning-Painted Post) and Adam Shearer (Horseheads, NY/Horseheads) took #3 doubles 8-4.
 
The Saxons needed only two wins in singles play to seal their third consecutive win. Smock Took #1 singles with ease, 6-0, 6-1 while Brown won at #3 singles 6-2, 6-2. Cross won #2 singles 6-2, 6-3 before Kemper took #4 singles 6-2, 6-1. John Papin (Rochester, NY/The Harley School) and Bruffey took the final two matches to seal the sweep 7-5, 6-4 and 6-3, 6-1, respectively.
 
"Another great outing from the team today," Head Coach Jordan Crouch said. "This strong win was a great way to wrap up our road trip heading into our last week of the regular season."
 
The Saxons return home on Monday to take on the Lakers of Oswego State at 3PM.