March 1, 2009

Leson Picks Up Point for YSU in 6-1 Loss to Cleveland State

    Boardman, Ohio -- The YSU men's tennis team host league opponent and the 2008 Horizon League Tennis Champions, Cleveland State on Sunday morning at the Boardman Tennis Center. Chris Leson won his match at No. 6 singles to give YSU its only point in the 6-1 loss.

    Steve D'Angelo and Robert Emig also teamed up at No. 3 doubles to win their match by a score of 8-4. The Vikings won the other two matches by scores of 8-3 and 8-1 to claim the doubles point.

    In singles action, Leson won his match by a score of 7-5, 1-6, 10-0. Patrick Hamning extended his match to three sets but fell 6-3, 3-6, 10- at No. 3. Tariq Ismail played at No. 1 dropping the match 6-0, 6-1. Michael Kathary lost his match at No. 2, by a score of 6-2, 7-6 (7-2).  Emig and D'Angelo lost their matches in the No.4 and 5 spots by scores of 6-3, 6-2 and 6-1, 6-1.

    The men's tennis team will play next over spring break as it travels to the windy city to face Chicago State on March 9. Match time is still to be announced.