Philadelphia, PA- The Philadelphia University men's tennis team (1-1) got a big lift from their singles players when they needed it, getting a close 5-4 win over the University of the Sciences on Tuesday afternoon.  Freshman #1 singles Adrian Torroella-Cruz (Gainesville, FL/ Gainesville) picked up a 7-5, 6-2 win to lead the Rams. 

Phila U. was in trouble early on in the match after losing two of three doubles contests, as the #1 doubles team of sophomore Tom McAvoy (Phoenixville, PA/ Phoenixville) and Torreola got the only win, 8-4.

The Rams got back on track in singles action as #3 McAvoy won in a tough 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) match, #4 freshman Ryan Christopher (Pottstown, PA/ Pottstown) picked up a 6-2, 4-6 (10-4) victory. Sophomore #5 singles player Seppi Hutter (Bellvue, WA/ Bellvue) clinched his match 6-2, 4-6 (7-3) to seal the win. 

Phila U. will host La Salle University on Monday, October 13^th at 3:00 p.m. in a non-conference match. 

Complete results:

Singles

#1 Adrian Torroella-Cruz (PU) d. Ricardo Martins (USP) 7-5, 6-2

#2 Paul Caceres (USP) d. Eric Guerrero (PU) 6-4, 7-5

#3 Tom McAvoy (PU) d. Francisco Garcia (USP) 7-5, 7-6 (7-3)

#4 Ryan Christopher (PU) d. Billy Fine (USP) 6-2, 4-6 (10-4)

#5 Seppi Hutter (PU) d. Dan Rubin (USP) 6-2, 4-6 (7-3)

#6 Chris Lukose (USP) d. Borys Jarocz (PU) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles

#1 Torreola/McAvoy (PU) d. Martins/Garcia (USP) 8-4

#2 Caceres/Fine (USP) d. Hutter/Christopher (PU) 8-6

#3 Rubin/Lukose (USP) d. Guerrero/Bermeo (PU) 8-3