Peter LeFrancois, John Mindek Pace Golden Bears Double Up on Gordon, 6-3

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--The junior duo of Peter LeFrancois and John Mindek each were part of two victories to lead the Western New England University men's tennis team to a 6-3 victory Saturday over visiting Gordon College in Commonwealth Coast Conference action at the Volvo Outdoor Courts. The Golden Bears rise to 7-6 on the season, including a 3-2 CCC mark, while the Scots slip to 5-11 and 1-4 in the conference.

LeFrancois teamed with junior co-captain PJ Nassar for a No. 2 doubles win over Joe Daugherty/Dan Christensen, 8-2, and Mindek combined with classmate Greg Tischofer for a No. 3 doubles triumph against Richie Armand/Daniel Dufoe, 8-6. Western New England went into the singles round up 2-1.

LeFrancois picked up a No. 3 singles win in a tough three sets over Daugherty, 6-0, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3 to close the match.

Sophomore Andres Otero defeated Kenny Gaudio 7-5, 7-5 at No. 2 singles to give the Golden Bears a commanding 5-3 lead.

Zach Hall had tied the match for Gordon at 2-2 when he pinned a No. 1 singles loss on sophomore Alexander Sause, 6-3, 6-0, before Mindek put WNE back on top after making quick work of Daniel Alvarado, 6-2, 6-1, at No. 6.

The Scots drew even again 3-3 after a No. 4 singles win by Armand over senior co-captain Tyler Unwin, 6-1, 6-2.

Sophomore Adam Zimmerman clinched the victory for the Golden Bears with a No. 5 singles win, 6-3, 6-3.

'Today was a very good win for us against a good team," said Western New England coach Jennifer Kolins. "We have been very consistent in our effort and strategic match play. I am proud of how focused this team is on and off the court every day."

Singles competition

1. Zach Hall (GC-M) def. Alexander Sause (WNE-M) 6-3, 6-0

2. Andres Otero (WNE-M) def. Kenny Gaudio (GC-M) 7-5, 7-5

3. Peter LeFrancois (WNE-M) def. Joe Daugherty (GC-M) 6-0, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3

4. Richie Armand (GC-M) def. Tyler Unwin (WNE-M) 6-1, 6-2

5. Adam Zimmerman (WNE-M) def. Dan Christensen (GC-M) 6-3, 6-3

6. John Mindek (WNE-M) def. Daniel Alvarado (GC-M) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Zach Hall/Kenny Gaudio (GC-M) def. Alexander Sause/Andres Otero (WNE-M) 8-5

2. Peter LeFrancois/PJ Nassar (WNE-M) def. Joe Daugherty/Dan Christensen (GC-M) 8-2

3. John Mindek/GregTischofer (WNE-M) def. Richie Armand/Daniel Dufoe (GC-M) 8-6

Match Notes