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In their first match in over a week, the Saint Vincent men's tennis team defeated the Thomas More Saints 9-0.  It was the third PAC opponent of the year that the Bearcats shut out, and the win raised their conference record to 4-0. 

Saint Vincent has won six matches in a row since returning from Florida.

Doubles play was highlighted by the return of sophomore Nathan Walch, after suffering an injury during the Florida trip.  He teamed with Chris Andrejcik at third doubles for a dominant 8-1 win.  At second doubles Sean Malone and Tony Costantino cruised to an 8-0 triumph, closed out by a Costantino serve and volley.  Anthony Nemanic and Dan Chirdon also took care of business at first doubles with an 8-5 victory.

At second singles Anthony Nemanic won by forfeit - hi opponent was injured and withdrew.  The next player to finish was fifth singles stalwart Chris Andrejcik who racked up a 6-0, 6-0 win.  Dan Chirdon and Sean Malone also finished their singles matches without losing a game. 

Nick Latterner barely missed matching his teammates' double bagels by winning 6-0, 6-2. 

The tightest match of the day was at first singles where Tony Costantino survived by capturing a 10-6 tiebreak that served as a third set.

The Bearcats (7-2) look to continue their excellent run on Monday against conference opponent Thiel.  On Tuesday Saint Vincent plays its third match in four days against Washington & Jefferson at the Greensburg Racquet Club.