SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Western New England College men's tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision at city rival Springfield College Tuesday afternoon in a close and exciting match. The Golden Bears lost a pair of three-set matches in falling to 4-3. Freshman Alex Boutin (Bristol, CT) remained undefeated at No. 4 singles with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 win over Joe Lisi.

Springfield 5, Western New England College 4

Doubles
Andrew Constant/Justin Freitas (S) def. Mike Willhoft/Ed Fallon, 8-5
Jason Lee/Alex Boutin (W) def. Ethan Clime/Jeff Crofts, 8-5
Connor Fallon/Greg Kelly (W) def. Bobby Schlink/Dave Keenan, 9-7

(Doubles count as one point.)

Singles
Andrew Constant (S) def. Mike Willhoft, 6-4, 6-0
Justin Freitas (S) def. Ed Fallon, 6-1, 6-2
Ethan Clime (S) def. Jason Lee, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1
Alex Boutin (W) def. Joe Lisi, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
Jeff Crofts (S) def. Connor Fallon, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2
Pete Houser (W) def. Bobby Schlink, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1