Bucknell University Athletics
Men's Tennis Set for Matches Against Saint Francis and Duquesne
2/19/2015 11:50:00 PM | Men's Tennis
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell men's tennis team returns to action this weekend following a two week break as it travels to the western part of the state for a pair of non-conference matches. The Bison, who are off to an outstanding 3-1 start to the season, will travel to Monroeville for a neutral site match against Saint Francis on Friday, and will make the short trip to Pittsburgh to play Duquesne on Saturday.
The Bison are moving forward from a busy three-match stretch two weekends ago, from which they gained two victories. On Saturday, Feb 7, the team fell to nationally-ranked Princeton with a score of 6-1. The Tigers (4-0) took two out of three doubles matches, in addition to the five singles victories. Freshman Ben Gerber accounted for the one point against the Tigers with a sweep at No. 5 singles. Gerber also took the No. 3 doubles with partner Maxwell Kane.
Later in the day, Bucknell rebounded with a victory against the Fordham Rams, with a score of 6-1. The Bison took five out of six singles matches, with freshman William Szamosszegi taking home his first career win at the No. 6 spot. Bucknell also notched wins in the two doubles matches that were completed.
To finish up the weekend, Bucknell came out on top 5-2 in a contest versus Hofstra in Hempstead, New York. The Bison swept all three doubles matches and also notched four of six singles wins, including victories by Nick Bybel at No.1 singles, Daniel Wright at No. 4, Gerber at No. 5, and Kane at No. 6.
The Bison were scheduled to play at Saint Peter's last weekend, but the match was postponed due to inclement weather. They are searching for their fourth win in five matches, which would already eclipse last season's win total.
Saint Francis enters the weekend at 2-4, with its wins coming over Chicago State and Saint Bonaventure. The Red Flash have already played two Patriot League teams, falling to both Navy and Lehigh by identical 6-1 scores.
Duquesne is off to a great start during the spring, racing to a 5-1 record. The Dukes are 3-1 on their home courts at Alpha Tennis and Fitness.
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