SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England College men's tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision against city rival Springfield College in its home opener Tuesday afternoon (Mar. 27).

Sophomore Mike Willhoft (Manchester, CT) was the only winner for the Golden Bears taking his No. 3 singles match 6-4, 6-1 over Ethan Clime.

The Pride (2-2) captured the other matches in straight sets.

Western New England College (1-1) hosts Clark at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (Mar. 29).

Springfield 8, Western New England College 1

Singles
Andrew Constant (S) def. Alex Boutin, 7-5, 6-0
Joe Lisi (S) def. Jason Lee by default
Mike Willhoft (W) def. Ethan Clime, 6-4, 6-1
Bobby Schlink (S) def. Peter Houser, 6-1, 6-3
Trevor Romanzi (S) def. Andrew D'Addio, 6-1, 6-0
Tim Tunis (S) def. Jonathan Riter, 6-4, 6-2

Doubles
Andrew Constant/Joe Lisi (S) def. Jason Lee/Mike Willhoft, 8-2
Ethan Clime/Guy Lepore (S) def. Alex Boutin/Andrew D'Addio, 8-2
Trevor Romanzi/Tim Tunis (S) def. Peter Houser/Connor Fallon, 8-4