Box Score CENTER VALLEY, PA - The Cabrini men's tennis team collected their fifth victory of the season today after edging the hosting DeSales University Bulldogs by a 5-4 final.
The Blue and White took control of doubles play as sophomore's
Nick Falcone and
Ben Mead secured an 8-6 victory in the No. 1 flight, while junior CJ Lamantia and sophomore
Vince Paetow earned a decisive 8-2 win in the No. 2 flight.
Desales secured their first team point in the No. 3 doubles slot thanks to a close 8-5 victory over junior
Matthew DeMaria and
Nick Tilley.
The Bulldogs collected a pair of victories in No. 1 and No. 2 singles as each went to tiebreakers. LaMantia was narrowly edged by way of a 4-6, 6-4, 8-10 final, while Paetow was topped 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 5-10.
Tilley (6-4, 6-4), Falcone (6-2, 7-5) and Mead (5-3, retired) took key victories in No. 3, 4, and 5 singles, respectively, as they secured the team victory for the Blue and White.
Cabrini will look to stay hot when they travel to Collegeville, PA on Wednesday, March 20th to face Ursinus College. Match time is slated for 4pm.