Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Drops 8-1 Decision at Baptist Bible

CLARKS SUMMITT, Pa.- The Immaculata men's tennis team travelled to Baptist Bible on Friday afternoon looking to win their third consecutive Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) match, but the Defenders (4-7, 2-3 CSAC) swept all six singles to deal the Mighty Macs (3-5, 2-3 CSAC) an 8-1 defeat in a pivotal match.

In doubles, the third tandem of sophomores Mark Hueber and Stephen Smith moved their CSAC record to 4-0 and 6-1 overall with an 8-4 triumph for the only IU point of the day.

Freshman Patrick Tierno and junior Nick Coia fell 8-3 in the first doubles position.

In singles, IU dropped all six matches in straight sets.  Sophomore John Binner fell in a tough first set 7-5 before dropping the second one 6-0 in the fifth position.  Senior Alessandro Mazzone fell in two tight sets, 6-4, 6-4 in the sixth spot.

The Mighty Macs will host Neumann tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. in a CSAC match.
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Players Mentioned

John Binner

John Binner

5' 8"
Sophomore
Nick Coia

Nick Coia

5' 11"
Junior
Mark Hueber

Mark Hueber

6' 3"
Sophomore
Alessandro Mazzone

Alessandro Mazzone

5' 9"
Senior
Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

6' 0"
Sophomore
Patrick Tierno

Patrick Tierno

5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

John Binner

John Binner

5' 8"
Sophomore
Nick Coia

Nick Coia

5' 11"
Junior
Mark Hueber

Mark Hueber

6' 3"
Sophomore
Alessandro Mazzone

Alessandro Mazzone

5' 9"
Senior
Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

6' 0"
Sophomore
Patrick Tierno

Patrick Tierno

5' 11"
Freshman