March 31, 2007

Final Stats

Sophomore standouts Jeremy Deuel and Nick Rutherford won at first and second singles and combined to win at the top doubles spot to pace Siena's 5-2 win over Loyola Saturday in Loudonville. Chris Auffredou and Mike Aliotta also picked up singles wins for the streaking Saints.

Deuel improved to 5-6 at top singles this season with a 6-3, 7-6 (8) win over Scott Gannon. Rutherford went the distance to earn a key 6-1, 6-7 (4) and 6-1 win over Ben Epstein. With Loyola holding third and fourth singles, Auffredou and Aliotta each battled for wins at fifth and sixth singles for the Saints. Aliotta won a three-set decision over Peter Edgar after dropping the first set 6-1.

Singles

SC Jeremy Deuel def. Scott Gannon 6-3 and 7-6 (8)
SC Nick Rutherford def. Ben Epstein 6-1, 6-7 (4) and 6-1
LC Matt McDaniel def. Stefan Putyera 6-2 and 6-2
LC Rob Palliser def. Kevin Gioia 7-6 (8) and 6-4
SC Chris Auffredou def. Tim Koch 6-3 and 6-3
SC Mike Aliotta def. Peter Edgar 1-6, 6-2 and 7-5

Doubles

SC 1 & 2 def. 1 & 2 - 8-1
SC 3 & 5 def. 4 & 5 - 9-8 (14)
SC 4 and Jay Godbole def. 3 and Chan Morrow 8-5

Record: Siena 6-5/3-1 MAAC