Colchester, Vt. - The Adelphi University men's tennis team picked up their first Northeast-10 Conference win of the year by defeating the Purple Knights of St. Michael's, 9-0, on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Adelphi improves to 2-4 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while St. Michael's falls to 2-2 and 2-1 in conference.

The Panthers took a 3-0 at the close of doubles play courtesy of 8-1, 8-1 and 8-2 victories. In solo play, the Panthers sealed the 9-0 victory without the loss of a set. Sander Brenner picked up his second win of the year in the top spot with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Nicky Bosco, while Uladzislau Litvinchuk put on a dominating performance in the fourth spot as he upended Charlie Merry with the loss of just one game.

Singles
1. Sander Brenner (ADE) d. Nick Bosco (STM) 6-1, 7-5
2. Sebastian Zapata (ADE) d. Billy Wood (STM) 6-2, 6-2
3. Ryan Villarruel (ADE) d. Tom Brahm (STM) 6-2, 6-2
4. Uladzislau Litvinchuk (ADE) d. Charlie Merry (STM) 6-0, 6-1
5. Chiwete Njokanma (ADE) d. Hayden Steward (STM) 6-0, 6-2
6. Justin Vijungco (ADE) d. Sam Laves (STM) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
1. Zapata/Villarruel (ADE) d. Bosco/Brahm (STM) 8-1
2. Brenner/Litvinchuk (ADE) d. Steward/ Allen (STM) 8-1
3. Njokanma/Vijungco (ADE) d. Laves/Lambert (STM) 8-2

Coach's Thoughts on the Match
"This was the best performance of the season by the men," Head Coach Michael Misiti stated. "We are showing good chemistry in doubles and progress in singles as well."

Up Next
The Panthers return to action on Saturday, March 15 when they host St. Anselm College in Garden City at 10 am.