Lancaster, PA – The Penn State Berks Men's Tennis Team earned their first conference victory of the season, sweeping Lancaster Bible College, winning by a score of 7-0 on Wednesday, March 26.
The Lions got off to a strong start, winning all three doubles matches in dominant fashion. Berks kept the momentum going in singles play with
Muhammad Esmat and
Talan Nguyen picking up commanding wins in the #1 and #2 singles matches.
Jazae Maina-Itegi fended off a strong challenge in the #3 singles match.
Donovan Sullivan shook off a slow start, picking up a victory in the #4 singles match.
Joseph Martin and
Rajas Joshi rounded out singles play with solid individual victories.
BOX SCORE:
Doubles:
Muhammad Esmat /
Jazae Maina-Itegi vs. Josh Jarvis / Cameron Tripp (Berks 6-1)
Talan Nguyen /
Donovan Sullivan vs. Owen Mileham / Cole Scheihing (Berks 6-0)
Joseph Martin /
Rajas Joshi vs. Austin King / Andrew Kelly (Berks 6-1)
Singles:
Muhammad Esmat vs. Josh Jarvis (Berks 6-0, 6-0)
Talan Nguyen vs. Cameron Tripp (Berks 6-0, 6-1)
Jazae Maina-Itegi vs. Owen Mileham (Berks 6-4, 6-3)
Donovan Sullivan vs. Cole Sheihing (Berks 7-5, 6-3)
Joseph Martin vs. Austin King (Berks 6-2, 6-0)
Rajas Joshi vs. Andrew Kelly (Berks 6-3, 6-4)
WHO'S NEXT
The Lions will return home to face Penn College in a United East match-up on Saturday, March 29 at 1:00 PM.
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