Box Score
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The Roger Williams University Men's Tennis team posted an 8-1 victory over host Bridgewater State University on Wednesday afternoon at the Rosen Memorial Courts in Bridgewater.
The visiting Hawks even their season record at 6-6, while the Bears drop to 2-2.
Junior Jeff DeNunzio (Barrington, R.I.) paced Roger Williams as he posted a 6-0, 6-3 straight set win at first singles and teamed with sophomore Jason Pacino (North Reading, Mass.) for an 8-0 triumph at second flight doubles. Pacino also won in straight sets at fourth singles, 6-0, 6-1.
Junior Kevin Erikson (Tolland, Conn.) added a 6-0, 6-1 singles victory at the second flight and paired with senior Dan Kleitz (Wethersfield, Conn.) for a an 8-1 decision at the top doubles spot.
Bridgewater State senior Nicholas Amrose (Arlington, Mass.) picked up the Bears' lone win of the afternoon at third singles. Amrose was down a set but up 5-4 in the second when his opponent was forced to retire due to injury.
Bridgewater will travel to Clark university on Thursday afternoon (3:30) for a non-conference match with the Cougars. Roger Williams hosts Commonwealth Coast Conference foe Regis College on Saturday at one.
- Release courtesy of the Bridgewater State University Sports Information Department
Tennis Match Results
Roger Williams vs Bridgewater State
03/30/11 at Bridgewater, Mass.
Roger Williams 8, Bridgewater State 1
Singles competition:
1. Jeff DeNunzio (RWU) def. David Campbell (BSU) 6-0, 6-3
2. Kevin Erikson (RWU) def. Mike Zagame (BSU) 6-0, 6-1
3. Nicholas Amrose (BSU) def. Dan Kleitz (RWU) 1-6, 5-4, retired
4. Jason Pacino (RWU) def. Nicholas Desisto (BSU) 6-0, 6-1
5. Taylor Webster (RWU) def. Jesse Gotlib (BSU) 6-2, 2-6, 10-8
6. Jonathan Chandler (RWU) def. Colin Fontaine (BSU) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Kevin Erikson/Dan Kleitz (RWU) def. David Campbell/Mike Zagame (BSU) 8-1
2. Jeff DeNunzio/Jason Pacino (RWU) def. Nicholas Amrose/Cody Farrell (BSU) 8-0
3. Taylor Webster/Jonathan Chandler (RWU) def. Nicholas Desisto/Jesse Gotlib (BSU) 8-2
Match Notes:
Roger Williams 6-6
Bridgewater State 2-2
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (4,3,2,1,5,6)
T-3:00 A-25
