Matt Tomayko (left) and Edward Zalar helped JCU complete a sweep of doubles play which led to a 7-2 win over Otterbein
The John Carroll men's tennis team had not seen competitive action since March 19, but the hiatus had little effect on the Blue Streaks Wednesday afternoon in an Ohio Athletic Conference match with Otterbein.
On the strength of a sweep in doubles play, JCU rolled to a 7-2 triumph -- marking the team's first victory of the 2009-2010 campaign.
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Ryan Mullaney (Chicago, IL, Nazareth Academy) and
Chad Ruehs (Poland, OH, Poland Seminary)set the tone with a strong performance at #1 doubles, rolling over Tyler Brodhead and Ryan Catanese by an 8-4 score.
Michael Hulseman (Winnetka, IL, Loyola Academy) and
Ross Venzke (Holland, OH, Toledo St. John's) followed suit with an 8-5 victory over Steven Albert and Ryan Roberts at #2 doubles.
JCU's most interesting pairing was at #3 doubles, were first-time teammates
Matt Tomayko and
Edward Zalar (Broadview Heights, OH) fought off Jonathan Smith and Brian Pollock for an 8-6 win.
In singles play, Mullaney, Ruehs, Venzke and Tomayko all posted wins.
John Carroll is now 1-3 overall and 1-0 in the OAC, while Otterbein falls to 1-13 and 1-1 in the OAC.
