March 2, 2009

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Though Lafayette men's tennis doubles teams found a rhythm, the singles did not fare as well, and the Leopards dropped a hard fought 5-2 decision to St. Peter's on Sunday.

Matt McGranaghan and Lee Kojanis edged Tony Wilkey and Chris Frakes, 8-6, in the second doubles match of the day. Eric Wiley and James Murphy teamed up to down Peter Czajka and Jake Baranowski, 8-1.

Steven Benezra secured Lafayette's sole singles win as he blanked Jake Baramunski in the first set, 6-0, and claimed the second set, 7-5.

Results
Singles
1. Sergey Igel def. Matt McGranaghan, 7-6 (5), 6-3
2. Jay Gramatica def. Doug Gallagher, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (5)
3. Tony Wilkey def. Justin Haar, 6-2, 7-6 (5)
4. Peter Czajka def. Kyle MacLelland, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
5. Steven Benezra def. Jake Baranowski, 6-0, 7-5
6. Chris Frakes def. Lee Kojanis, 6-5 (injury)
Doubles
1. Wilkey/Frakes def. McGranaghan/Kojanis, 8-6
2. Gallagher/MacLelland def. Igel/Gramatica, 8-6
3. Wiley/Murphy def. Czajka/Baranowski, 8-1