Men's Tennis

Russell Wins Twice Against Baldwin Wallace

Penn State Behrend

Baldwin Wallace

Doubles

Yanique Apgar / Scott Russell (BEHM)
def. Dominic Polifrone / Matt Harris (BW-M)

9-7

Alex Papke / Jake Elbin (BW-M)
def. Brenden Dollard / Brent McFarland (BEHM)

8-5

Roger Boyer / Michael Benotti (BW-M)
def. Michael Duckett / Noah Colvin (BEHM)

8-3

Singles

Dominic Polifrone (BW-M)
def. Yanique Apgar (BEHM)

6-1, 6-2

Scott Russell (BEHM)
def. Matt Harris (BW-M)

6-3, 5-7, 10-4

Jake Elbin (BW-M)
def. Brenden Dollard (BEHM)

6-3, 6-3

Roger Boyer (BW-M)
def. Michael Funera (BEHM)

6-4, 6-2

Michael Benotti (BW-M)
def. Brent McFarland (BEHM)

6-4, 6-2

Alex Papke (BW-M)
def. Belden Tuttle (BEHM)

6-4, 6-1

full stats

Posted: Feb 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.