Temple University Athletics
Men's Tennis Downed By Crosstown Rival Penn
2.11.08 | Men's Tennis
Feb. 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Temple's men's tennis team fell at crosstown rival Penn 7-0 on Sunday morning. The Owls had a tough time getting anything going all day against the talented Quakers, dropping all six singles contsts and all three doubles contests.
"It was a tough loss to a talented team," said head coach Steve Mauro. "We are hoping to rebound against Dayton."
The Owls are back home on Friday for a home match against A-10 rival Dayton. Play is slated to begin at 5:00 p.m. from the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center.
PENN 7 TEMPLE 0
Doubles
Pinsky/Lok (Penn) def. Choi/Caprio (TU) 8-0
Riley/O'Gara (Penn) def. Saaavedra/Velazquez (TU) 8-0
Roth/Schwartz (Penn) def. Tobias/Stephanides (TU) 8-5
Singles
1. Pinsky def. Velazquez, 6-0, 6-0
2. Lok def. Caprio, 6-0, 6-2
3. Riley def. Saavedra, 6-0, 6-2
4. Schwartz def. Stephanides, 6-2, 6-4
5. Roth def. Choi, 6-1, 6-2
6. Bury def. Tobias, 6-2, 6-3.
