Feb. 28, 2009

Ismail, Emig's Wins at Singles Not Enough in YSU's 5-2 Loss to Dayton

    Boardman, Ohio-- The men's tennis team picked up wins at No. 2 and 5 singles, but losing the doubles point proved costly as the Penguins dropped a 5-2 decision to the University of Dayton on Friday evening at the Boardman Tennis Center.

    Steve D'Angelo and Robert Emig won their doubles match 8-1 in the three spot, but the Guins could not secure the point as Dayton won the No. 1 and 2 matches. Both matches were won by a score of 8-5.

    Emig and Tariq Ismail picked up YSU's two points with their wins at singles. Ismail's win came over Matt Sherman in the No. 2 spot by winning in the third set 6-1, 2-6, 6-2. Emig defeated Mike Koscielski 7-6 (4), 6-4.

    Dayton won at No. 1, 3,4 and 6 singles to give the team the 5-2 win over the Guins.

    The Penguins will play again on Sunday against Horizon League opponent Cleveland State. Match time is set for 9 a.m. at the Boardman Tennis Center.