Houghton Men's Tennis won their third straight match Friday afternoon against Alfred University to move to .500 on the year and 3-0 in conference play. The Highlander's who have been catching fire as of late, would lean on their depth in this dominate 9-0 sweep. In doubles play, the first pairing of Jaimie Staerkle and Levi Webb would win 8-0, while Marcelo Garcia and Micah Schilke at second doubles, and Graham Cook and Sam Bonisteel at the third spot would each take their respective courts 8-1. 

In singles, the winning ways would continue for the Highlanders. Matt Cicero and Nolan Zach would come out victorious with identical 6-2, 6-2 wins atr the first and second spots respectively. Marcelo Garcia would cruise to a 6-1 first set before his opponent would be forced to retire due to injury. Graham Cook secured the fourth spot 6-2, 6-0, and finally Adam Brown and Sam Bonisteel would seal out the day with 6-0, 6-1 wins at fifth and sixth. 

"It is such a great feeling as a coach to have such talented and hard working depth on our roster" Head Coach Zach Shilvock said in review of the match. "Many of our guys who don't see as much time in our starting six would be welcomed additions to every single team in our conference. I was so happy to see those guys, not only win today, but have dominating wins. I am proud of the whole team for putting together a strong performance from top to bottom. Now on to Fisher tomorrow!"


The Highlander's will get right back into action as they take on St. John Fisher at home in the KPAC at 1pm.