Fairfield, CT – The Sacred Heart men's tennis team lost to the Fordham Rams Friday afternoon by the score of 6-1 in their spring home opener. Sophomore Justin Pagan (Flushing, NY) at second singles was the only Pioneer to earn a victory. Despite the loss, the Pioneers played tough against the Rams, losing three singles matches in deciding third sets. SHU falls to 3-7 on the season.
Results:
Singles:
1. Srikar Alla (F) d. James Barnhart (SH) 6-7, 6-2, 6-0
2. Justin Pagan (SH) d. Max Peara (F) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
3. Alex DeRienzo (F) d. John Lopresti (SH) 6-3, 6-7 (7-9),10-3
4. Michael Puntillo (F) d. Matt Dean (SH) 1-6, 6-2, 6-0
5. Jan Krouham (F) d. Jeremy Shuskus (SH) 6-2, 7-5
6. Peder Gram (F) d. Mike Provenzano (SH) 7-6, 7-5
Doubles:
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1. James Barnhart/Mike Provenzano (SH) d. Srikar Alla/J.J. Tauil (F) 8-5
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2. Max Peara/Matty Najfeld (F) d. Luka Bagi/Jeremy Shuskus (SH) 8-6
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3. Alex DeRienzo/Michael Puntillo (F) d. John Lopresti/Justin Pagan (SH) 8-5
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The Pioneers are back in action on Wednesday when they host NEC rival Fairleigh Dickinson.
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