RINDGE, N.H. - Sophomore
Dennis Barlotta was a double winner for the Redhawks who fell short in a tight, 6-3 match at Franklin Pierce University.
Barlotta teamed with senior
Dustin Eshleman took a 9-7 win at No. 2 doubles to give the Redhawks their first point of the match. Franklin Pierce managed to pick up wins at No. 1 doubles (8-6) and No. 3 doubles (8-5).
The singles play was just as competitive as doubles. Barlotta scored a three set win over Yuval Barack at third doubles and sophomore
Matthew Cruz got the win at sixth singles over Matt Toombs. Freshman
Guido Janssen and junior
Andrew Freeman both lost in close three set matches.
"I was pleased with the high level of energy and effort, especially since this was our third match in three days against talented teams," said head coach
Tom Linhart. "This weekend should help us get ready for the conference matches next week."
The 4-11 Redhawks travel to Buffalo on Tuesday to take on conference rival Daemen College. The match begins at 2 p.m. at the Miller Tennis Center in Amherst, N.Y.
