March 2, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette men's tennis team lost its first match of the season (2-1) while the women's team, in their spring season debut, fell to 2-2 on the year as both teams lost to Fairfield on Saturday, 5-0.

In the No. 2 spot, Justin Haar won Lafayette's only set of the day, 2-6, against Rob Ferrante. But Ferrante recovered to secure the next two sets 6-2, 6-4.

The Leopard men continue action on Sunday at St. Peter's before returning home on March 7 to host Fordham at 3 p.m. The women will enjoy a brief hiatus from action until March 16 when they embark on a four-match road trip, beginning at Winstom-Salem State at 3 p.m.

Men's Results
1. Dan Sauter def. Doug Gallagher, 6-4, 6-3
2. Rob Ferrante def. Justin Haar, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4
3. Joe Michalisin def. Steven Benezra, 6-2, 6-3
4. Ryan Berthod def. Kyle MacLelland, 6-0, 7-6 (1)
Doubles
Palumbo/Chan def. Wiley/Murphy, 6-2, 6-3
(Exhibition) Kojanis/McGranaghan def. Piasecki/Bane, 8-7 (3)

Women's Results
1. Dana Postupack def. Rachel Rohinsky, 6-0, 6-4
2. Paulina Rys def. Ansley Scudder, 6-1, 6-3
3. Alyssa Ruiz def. Sarah Sykes, 6-0, 6-1
4. Gretchen Amberg def. Emily DeLuca, 6-2, 6-2
Doubles
Voloshin/Cerrone def. Seranko/Gordon, 6-3, 7-6 (4)