Ravens wrap up fall season

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RINDGE, N.H. (October 12, 2010) – The Franklin Pierce University men's tennis team was defeated, 9-0, at home on Tuesday afternoon by Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play.

With the loss, Franklin Pierce concludes the fall portion of its schedule at 0-6 (0-6 Northeast-10), while Bentley improves to 3-0 (3-0 Northeast-10) with the victory.

Freshman Pat Gilhuly (Killingworth, Conn.) had one of strongest showings on the afternoon for the Ravens. He squared off with Bentley sophomore Lucas Wever at first singles, but fell, 6-4, 6-1. At second singles, junior Sam Aubin (Manchester, N.H.) dropped a 6-2, 6-2 decision to junior Alec Spycher.

Five Bentley players were victorious in both singles and doubles play on Tuesday afternoon. Freshman Jimmy Rindo and junior Jigar Gada teamed to post an 8-0 victory at third doubles. Later, sophomore Rodrigo Ribeiro tallied a 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles.

The Ravens wrapped up the fall portion of their season on Tuesday and will continue the 2010-11 in the spring. Their next match is currently scheduled for March 19 at home against Pace.

For more information on Franklin Pierce Athletics, please visit the official website of Franklin Pierce Athletics (http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu). Also be sure to follow the Ravens through the Department of Athletics' official Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/FranklinPierceRavens), its YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/franklinpiercesports) and its Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/FPUathletics).

Results
Doubles
1. Lucas Wever/Rodrigo Ribeiro (BEN) def. Pat Gilhuly/Sam Aubin (FPU), 8-1
2. Alec Spycher/Andrew Waddington (BEN) def. Kevin Mooiman/Dan McDonough (FPU), 8-1
3. Jimmy Rindo/Jigar Gada (BEN) def. Andrew Wong/Devon Holbrook (FPU), 8-0

Singles
1. Wever (BEN) def. Gilhuly (FPU), 6-4, 6-1
2. Spycher (BEN) def. Aubin (FPU), 6-2, 6-2
3. Ribeiro (BEN) def. McDonough (FPU), 6-0, 6-0
4. Waddington (BEN) def. Wong (FPU), 6-0, 6-2
5. Rindo (BEN) def. Holbrook (FPU), 8-0 (pro set)
6. Jason Lipsett (BEN) def. Mooiman (FPU) by default