March 11, 2008

Wesleyan University Slips by Men's Tennis, 4-3

    Stuart, Fla. -- The Youngstown State men's tennis team traveled to Florida to face Wesleyan University on Tuesday afternoon in the first of two spring break match-ups. The Penguins picked up three wins at singles and claimed one of the doubles matches, but the Cardinals managed to pull out the 4-3 victory.

    YSU started out strong at doubles as Scott Kathary and Ryan Trapp beat Matt Schaff and Matt O'Connell, 8-3, in the No. 1 spot.

Wesleyan University went on to win at the No. 2 and 3 spots to pick up the first point of the match.

    In singles action, Kathary and Trapp also won their matches. Kathary extended his match to three sets defeating O'Connell 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 11-9 while Trapp beat Pauri Pandian 7-5, 6-2. Sophomore Chris Leson extended his match to three sets as well downing  Alejandro Alvarado, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 10-6, in the No. 5 spot. The Cardinals secured the match win with victories at No. 3, 4 and 6 singles.

    The men's tennis team will play again on Thursday against an opponent who is yet to be named. Match time will also be announced later.