OLEAN, NY – The Alfred University men's tennis team claimed a second straight victory against Utica University by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the St. Bonaventure Fitness Center.
In doubles action, Mike Roberts (Alfred Station, NY/Alfred-Almond) and Matthew Bittel (Wellsville, NY/Wellsville) had a dominant win in their match from the No. 1 spot. They won by a score of 8-1.
In singles play, Walker Waldon (Wellsville, NY/Wellsville) easily won in two sets from the No. 3 spot. In the No.4 spot, Mark Ungurian (Chornomorsk, Ukraine/School #6) was able to secure the win in two sets as well. Finally, Roberts claimed a win from the No.1 spot, sealing the Saxon Men's Tennis first Empire 8 win of the season.
"Very proud of these guys to battle and get a win today. We were able to avenge a loss from earlier in the season and end our season on a massive high. Couldn't be happier with how they turned their season around in the last couple weeks of the season. Have to use this as motivation this off-season to be better for next year!" Head Coach Jordan Crouch said.
Today's match was the Alfred University Men's Tennis team final competition of the season.