Oct. 8, 2003

Storrs, Conn.-The Marist College men's tennis defeated Big East foe University of Connecticut 4-2 this afternoon. The Red Foxes improve to 4-2 overall, 1-0 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

In singles action, senior Chris Hagen, with the threat of darkness looming, downed Matt Stinson in three sets, 6-4, 7-6, (7-3). Sophomore Mark Santucci battled back from a first set loss to defeat Andy Sweatt, 1-6, 6-3, 6-0.

Freshman Ray Josephs played another key role in the match, by notching a two-set victory over Joel Gamoran, 6-3, 6-3 in the number four singles. Fellow freshman Frank Algier also played well beating August Vorvis, 6-3, 6-2.

The match between junior Michael Nassif and the Huskies' Sam Sutherland was called due to darkness. Nassif and Sutherland had split sets (4-6, 6-4) and were in the middle of a third set (5-4 DNF) when the match was called.

The duo of Hagen and Santucci recorded the only doubles win on the day, defeating Sweatt and Sutherland, 8-5.

The Red Foxes are back on the court tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th, as they face MAAC rival Rider. The team looks to remain undefeated in the MAAC for the sixth straight year.