April 25, 2009

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The men's tennis team downed La Salle 4-0 to tie for ninth place at the A-10 Tournament in Philadelphia, Pa. Richmond dominated the doubles point and swept the singles category.

In doubles action, No. 2 Sam Hyland/Dylan Schrode downed Morgan Abrams Nicholas/Chris Harvey, 8-2 while Rafael Arana/Matt Feeley shut out Bill Nason/Andrew Petrusky, 8-0.

In singles play, three Spiders recorded victories, while the other three Spiders did not finish. Freshman Matt Feeley led the way for the Spiders at the No. 3 spot, defeating Jon Maula 6-1, 6-2. Freshman Chester Murray recorded his second straight singles victory of the tournament, with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Petrusky.

#10 RICHMOND 4, #11 LA SALLE 0

Doubles

1. Sami Belakhlef/A.J. Nelson (UR) vs. George Gennaoui/Jon Maula (LAS) 4-5 (DNF)

2. Sam Hyland/Dylan Schrode (UR) def. Morgan Abrams Nicholas/Chris Harvey (LAS) 8-2

3. Rafael Arana/Matt Feeley (UR) def. Bill Nason/Andrew Petrusky (LAS) 8-0

Singles

1. Sami Belakhlef (UR) vs. George Gennaoui (LAS) 6-4, 0-1 (DNF)

2. Rafael Arana (UR) vs. Bill Nason (LAS) 6-0, 5-3 (DNF)

3. Matt Feeley (UR) def. Jon Maula (LAS) 6-1, 6-2

4. A.J. Nelson (UR) vs. Fernando Tovia (LAS) 6-3, 2-3 (DNF)

5. Sam Hyland (UR) def. Chris Butera (LAS) 6-0, 6-1
6. Chester Murray (UR) def. Andy Petrusky (LAS) 6-1, 6-2