Franklin Pierce Defeats American International, 7-2
RINDGE, N.H. (April 12, 2007) - Franklin Pierce posted a 7-2 victory over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference men's tennis action this afternoon.
Juniors Austin Gardella (Norwalk, Conn./Norwalk) and Michel Vitulano (Montreal, Quebec/College de Maisonneuve) were both double-winners for Franklin Pierce. Gardella posted an 8-2 victory at No. 1 singles after combining with sophomore Matt Robinson (Bedford, N.H./Manchester West) for an 8-6 win at No. 1 doubles. Vitulano posted an 8-3 decision at No. 4 singles and teamed up with freshman Matthijs Eppinga (Drachten, The Netherlands) for a 9-8 (7-4) win at No. 2 doubles.
Peter Almlof and Max Collins picked up American International's points with wins at No. 2 and 3 singles, respectively.
Franklin Pierce (2-7, 2-7 NE-10) is back in action on Sunday when it visits Le Moyne College at 11 a.m. American International (1-10, 0-10 NE-10) hosts Assumption College on Saturday at 1 p.m.
|
Singles |
Winner |
Score |
|
Austin Gardella (FP) vs. Brandon Carlucci (AIC) |
FP |
8-2 |
|
Ryan Strayer (FP) vs. Peter Almlof (AIC) |
AIC |
8-2 |
|
Ben Reynolds (FP) vs. Max Collins (AIC) |
AIC |
8-1 |
|
Michel Vitulano (FP) vs. Sven Pfeffercorn (AIC) |
FP |
8-3 |
| Franklin Pierce wins by default | FP | - |
| Franklin Pierce wins by default | FP | - |
|
Doubles |
Winner |
Score |
|
Gardella/Matt Robinson (FP) vs. Carlucci/Almlof (AIC) |
FP |
8-6 |
|
Vitulano/Matthijs Eppinga (FP) vs. Collins/Pfeffercorn (AIC) |
FP |
9-8 (7-4) |
|
Franklin Pierce wins by default | FP | - |