Behrend Men's Tennis Continues Winning Streak with Win Over Westminster

The blue and white made it two in a row with an 8-1 victory over the Westminster Titans at the Westwood Racquet Club in Erie, PA.  The win moves the blue and white to 2-1 overall. 

The Behrend Lions were led by Elliot Blackstone (Wexford/Pine-Richland) and Jon Henderson (Upper St. Clair/Upper St. Clair).  Blackstone and Henderson teamed up in the number one doubles with an 8-0 win.  Blackstone would also take the number one singles with an 6-0, 6-1 win.  Henderson would take the number four singles in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. 

Also getting wins for the blue and white in doubles actions were Erkin Nasirli (Baku/Baku Oxford School) and James Getty (Erie/Harborcreek) along with John Michalko (Washington/McGuffey) and Kelly Manning (Sharpsville/Kennedy Catholic).  Both teams winning 8-2.  In singles action the blue and white would get victories from Shane Mosier (Kersey/St. Marys), Getty, and Brian Kaleta (Harborcreek/Harborcreek ).  Each of the Behrend Lions singles won in straight sets. 

The blue and white will be in action on March 6 against Grove City.  This will be the final match before they go on their spring training trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina.