Jan. 31, 2009

Ismail Picks Up Point for Men's Tennis in 6-1 Loss to St. Bonaventure

    Boardman -- The men's tennis team hosted St. Bonaventure in the first home match of the spring season on Saturday evening at the Boardman Tennis Center. Tariq Ismail won his match at No. 2 singles to give YSU its only point in the 6-1 loss.

    At doubles, Patrick Hamning and Michael Kathary teamed up in the No. 2 spot to win 8-3 over Jonathan Luce and Diego Valdenegro. The Bonnies won the No. 1 and 3 spot to earn the doubles point.

    In singles action, Ismail battled with Chris Post to three sets for his win. Ismail won the first set 6-4, but Post came back in the second to also win 6-4. Ismail triumphed 10-8 in the third.

    Kathary also battled to three sets with Leo Michizuki before falling 1-6, 6-3, 2-6 in the No. 1 spot. Hamning lost 1-6, 1-6 at No. 2. Steve D'Angelo fell 1-6, 3-6 in the 4th slot. Robert Emig lost 6-7 (1-7), 2-6 and Chris Leson dropped his match 1-6, 1-6.

    The men's tennis team will be back in action on Saturday against Buffalo on the road. Match time is set for 10 a.m.