Allegheny Returns to Action with Win Over John Carroll

ERIE, Pa. – The Allegheny men's tennis squad returned to the court Sunday afternoon, as they traveled to the Pennbriar Athletic Club in Erie to host the Blue Streak of John Carroll University. In a match that had been postponed from September 10 due to inclement weather, the Gators would start their spring schedule on a great note, defeating John Carroll 7-2.

Allegheny would start strong, sweeping all three doubles matches to take an early 3-0 lead. Freshman transfer Sam Stephenson paired up with Alex Hurtuk in the most exciting doubles match of the afternoon, as they found themselves digging out of a 4-7 hole to take the number two doubles 9-7.

Competing in his first ever collegiate match, Stephenson would also come away victorious in his number four singles match, defeating Peter Scanillo 6-3, 6-2.

Patrick Cole once again dominated in number one singles, winning 6-2, 6-1. Alex Hurtuk cruised in number two singles 6-2, 6-2; and Daniel Conory sealed the win with a 6-1, 6-2 victory.

The Gators will be back in action Saturday, February 18 when they travel to Delaware, Ohio to take on the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan.

Allegheny 7, John Carroll 2
Feb 12, 2012 at Erie, Pa. (Pennbriar Athletic Club)

Singles competition
1. Patrick Cole (ALLM) def. Ryan Mullaney (JCU-M) 6-2, 6-1
2. Alex Hurtuk (ALLM) def. Sean Graham (JCU-M) 6-2, 6-2
3. Michael Hulseman (JCU-M) def. Kevin Kacer (ALLM) 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (11-9)
4. Sam Stephenson (ALLM) def. Peter Scanniello (JCU-M) 6-3, 6-2
5. Eric Grimaldi (JCU-M) def. Frank Mosconi (ALLM) 6-2, 6-3
6. Daniel Conroy (ALLM) def. Cass Stadnik (JCU-M) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Patrick Cole/Kevin Kacer (ALLM) def. Ryan Mullaney/Sean Graham (JCU-M) 8-2
2. Alex Hurtuk/Sam Stephenson (ALLM) def. Michael Hulseman/Peter Scanniello (JCU-M) 9-7
3. Frank Mosconi/Daniel Conroy (ALLM) def. Cass Stadnik/Eric Grimaldi (JCU-M) 8-3