Oct. 8, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - In a match where men's basketball head coach Dr. John Giannini was the honorary captain, the La Salle men's tennis team defeated the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 6-1, en route to their third straight victory. The Explorers move to 6-2 on the season.

"It's a great motivator for the team," said Edward Colfer, Sr. on Giannini acting as the match's honorary captain. "Our team admires John [Giannini] so much. Just to have him take time out of his day to support our team really meant a lot to everyone."

Junior George Gennaoui kicked off singles action with a 7-5, 7-6 (7-1) victory at the No. 1 spot while also picking up a win at No. 1 doubles alongside senior Jon Maula, 8-3.

The Explorers (6-2) travel to Fordham on Saturday, Oct. 10, for a 10:00 a.m. ET match.

La Salle vs University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Thursday, October 8
Philadelphia, PA
La Salle 6 - USP 1

Singles:
1. George Gennaoui (LAS) def. Garcia (USP) - 7-5, 7-6 (7-1)
2. Martins (USP) def. Jon Maula (LAS) - 6-4, 6-3
3. Trevor Donovan (LAS) def. Fine (USP) - 6-1, 6-4
4. Fernando Tovia (LAS) def. Rubin (USP) - 6-3, 6-2
5. Robert Knaster (LAS) def. Lukose (USP) - 6-3, 6-1
6. Alex Tomaino (LAS) def. Connelly (USP) - 7-6, 6-7 (10-6)