Russell Wins Twice Against Baldwin Wallace

The Baldwin Wallace men’s tennis team posted a 7-2 win over Penn State Behrend in non-conference action on Saturday night at the North Ridge Tennis and Golf Club.

Team Stats

Penn State Behrend

Baldwin Wallace

Score

Doubles

Yanique Apgar / Scott Russell def. Dominic Polifrone / Matt Harris 9-7
Alex Papke / Jake Elbin def. Brenden Dollard / Brent McFarland 8-5
Roger Boyer / Michael Benotti def. Michael Duckett / Noah Colvin 8-3

Singles

Dominic Polifrone def. Yanique Apgar 6-1 , 6-2
Scott Russell def. Matt Harris 6-3 , 5-7 , 10-4
Jake Elbin def. Brenden Dollard 6-3 , 6-3
Roger Boyer def. Michael Funera 6-4 , 6-2
Michael Benotti def. Brent McFarland 6-4 , 6-2
Alex Papke def. Belden Tuttle 6-4 , 6-1

Russell Wins Twice Against Baldwin Wallace

February 10, 2018

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace men's tennis team posted a 7-2 win over Penn State Behrend in non-conference action on Saturday night at the North Ridge Tennis and Golf Club.

The Yellow Jackets (4-0) remain undefeated on the season, winning two doubles matches and five singles. The Lions (1-3) earned wins at No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles.

Scott Russell (Pittsburgh, PA/Upper St. Clair) was a double winner for Behrend. He joined Yanigue Apgar (Pittsburgh, PA) to start the match at No. 1 doubles. The pair posted a 9-7 win over Dominic Polifone and Matt Harris.

Russell then tallied a three-set against Harris at No. 2 singles. The sophomore recorded a 6-3, 5-7, 10-4 decision.

The Lions return to action on Saturday against Waynesburg at 6 p.m.