HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's tennis stayed perfect in Empire 8 play (2-0) while moving to 8-2 overall on the season with a 9-0 win over Alfred University at the Kerr-Pegula Field House.

The match was initially to be played at Alfred, but inclement weather forced the move to Houghton.

After sweeping doubles play, the Highlanders finished the match with six strong singles performances. Zach Shilvock won his first sey 6-0 but faced a battle in the second before closing it out 7-5. Third singles was another hard-fought match for Jake Fisler. The freshman lost 5-7 in the opener before winning the second set 6-1 and taking the deciding set in a 10-6 pro set win.

The Highlanders host Geneva College on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. in the Kerr-Pegula Field House.

Houghton College 9, Alfred University 0
Mar 30, 2017 at Houghton, NY (Houghton College)

Singles competition

1. Zach Shilvock (HCMT16) def. Kevin Volz (AUMT1617) 6-0, 7-5

2. Jordan Crouch (HCMT16) def. Peter Smock (AUMT1617) 6-2, 6-0

3. Jake Fisler (HCMT16) def. Mike Wisniewski (AUMT1617) 5-7, 6-1, 10-6

4. Jordan Scott (HCMT16) def. Patrick Brown (AUMT1617) 6-0, 6-1

5. Bjorn Webb (HCMT16) def. Kyle Kemper (AUMT1617) 6-1, 6-0

6. Matthew Greer (HCMT16) def. Sean Benoit (AUMT1617) 6-1, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

1. Zach Shilvock/Jordan Crouch (HCMT16) def. Kevin Volz/Patrick Brown (AUMT1617) 8-1

2. Jordan Scott/Bjorn Webb (HCMT16) def. Peter Smock/Mike Wisniewski (AUMT1617) 8-6

3. Jake Fisler/Holden Cole (HCMT16) def. Jacob Nordin/Kyle Kemper (AUMT1617) 8-3

 

Match Notes

Alfred University 1-3, 0-1 Empire 8

Houghton College 8-2, 2-0 Empire 8