HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan men's tennis earned a dominating 9-0 shutout against Houghton Thursday afternoon.
 
After winning a narrow 8-6 first doubles match with Robert Beer, Charles Farres picked up a 6-2, 6-1 victory at first singles over the Highlanders' Jordan Crouch.
 
Beer also won at second single with a 6-2, 6-3 result against Zach Shilvock.
 
Rene Torti was also a double-winner as he won 6-0, 6-1 at fifth singles against Connor Barnres after teaming up with Dustin Eshleman at third doubles to earn an 8-1 triumph over Barnes and Matthew Greer.
 
Roberts Wesleyan improved to 8-6 overall as they visit Philadelphia next Tuesday for a match at 2 p.m.
 
Singles competition
1. Charles Farres (RWCM) def. Jordan Crouch (HCMT15) 6-2, 6-1
2. Robert Beer (RWCM) def. Zach Shilvock (HCMT15) 6-2, 6-3
3. Jose Maria Carrillo (RWCM) def. Jordan Scott (HCMT15) 6-4, 6-1
4. Jose Lopez Tapia (RWCM) def. Bjorn Webb (HCMT15) 6-0, 6-0
5. Rene Torti (RWCM) def. Connor Barnes (HCMT15) 6-0, 6-1
6. Dustin Eshleman (RWCM) def. Ethan Baker (HCMT15) 6-1, 6-0
 
Doubles competition
1. Charles Farres/Robert Beer (RWCM) def. Jordan Crouch/Zach Shilvock (HCMT15) 8-6
2. Jose Maria Carrillo/Jose Lopez Tapia (RWCM) def. Jordan Scott/Bjorn Webb (HCMT15) 8-2
3. Rene Torti/Dustin Eshleman (RWCM) def. Connor Barnes/Matthew Greer (HCMT15) 8-1
 
Match Notes
Roberts Wesleyan 8-6
Houghton 2-4
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (1,3,2,4,5,6)