Evan Bennetch
Senior Evan Bennetch won a three-set singles match on Sunday for his eighth win of the year.

Men's Tennis

Warriors edged out by Soaring Eagles

Box Score WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Senior Evan Bennetch (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Bible Baptist School) moved into a tie for the team lead in wins with a three-set win, but the Lycoming College men's tennis team was edged out by Elmira College, 5-4, on Sunday, April 2, at Bruce Henry Park.
 
The Warriors (4-7 overall) won two contested singles bouts and gained the benefit of forfeit wins at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles, but Elmira (5-4 overall) was able to win both doubles flights and three singles wins, including a three-set win by Stephen Gervase at No 4 singles to clinch the win.
 
Bennetch posted a three-set win, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, at No. 3 singles against Yaniv Kogan to improve to 8-5 on the season, tying junior Rob Smith (Middleburg, Pa./Selinsgrove) for the team lead in wins. Senior Bryce Jones (South Williamsport, Pa./South Williamsport) provided the other win, posting a 6-1, 6-2 win over Anthony Colavito at No. 1 singles.
 
The Warriors get back in action at Bruce Henry Park when they face Albright in a MAC Commonwealth match at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5.
 
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Players Mentioned

Evan Bennetch

Evan Bennetch

5' 11"
Senior
Bryce Jones

Bryce Jones

5' 10"
Senior
Rob Smith

Rob Smith

6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Evan Bennetch

Evan Bennetch

5' 11"
Senior
Bryce Jones

Bryce Jones

5' 10"
Senior
Rob Smith

Rob Smith

6' 1"
Junior