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Binghamton Blanks Men's Tennis in Season Opener
Saints Drop All Nine Matches in 7-0 Defeat
Brian Onofry
 
Brian Onofry
  

Sept. 17, 2002

Akshay Rao coasted to a 6-1 and 6-1 win at top singles over Siena sophomore Brian Onofry setting the stage for a convincing 7-0 win in the Siena men's tennis season opener in Loudonville Tuesday afternoon.

Brad Davidoff held off a strong effort by the Saints' John Michalisin in the day's most competitive match, 7-5 and 6-4. In other action, Steve Spencer topped Ed Roessler 6-2 and 6-3, Brian O'Connor blanked AJ Eames in straight sets, Jordan Steinberg bested Dustin Temple 6-1 and 6-1 and Ryan Rosenthal cruised to a 6-0 and 6-1 victory over JP Ciejka.

Binghamton won all three doubles matches 8-4, 8-3 and 8-1 respectively.

The Saints return to action at home against Quinnipiac on Thursday at 3 p.m.

Singles
1. (B) Akshay Rao def. Brian Onofry 6-1 and 6-1
2. (B) Brad Davidoff def. John Michalsin 7-5 and 6-4
3. (B) Steve Spencer def. Ed Roessler 6-2 and 6-3
4. (B) AJ Eames def. Brian O'Connor 6-0 and 6-0
5. (B) Jordan Steinberg def. Dustin Temple 6-1 and 6-1
6. (B) Ryan Rosenthal def. JP Ciejka 6-0 and 6-1
Doubles: (B) 1 & 6 def. 1 & 3 (8-4) ; (B) 4 & Krisnhna Vallabhenani def. 2 & 4 (B) 3 & 5 def. 5 & Eric Reuter

 

 

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