SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--The Western New England University men's tennis team made quick work of an undermanned Curry College squad in Commonwealth Coast Conference action on Wednesday, blanking the visiting Colonels 9-0 at the Volvo Outdoor Courts. The host Golden Bears won their second match in a row, both at home.

Western New England took advantage of three forfeits at Nos. 5 and 6 singles and No. 3 doubles to grab three points.

At No. 1 doubles, senior tri-captain PJ Nassar and junior Andres Otero teamed up to edge Charlie Paltsios/Nick Poulack, 8-5. The junior tandem of Alexander Sause and Adam Zimmerman cruised past Andrew Hegarty/Jonathon Schutzman, 8-1, as the Golden Bears led 3-0 going into the singles round.

Sause had a thrilling comeback win at No. 1 singles over Paltsios. After losing the first set 7-6, Sause stormed back to take the second 6-1 and then won the match after earning a 10-4 win in the super tiebreaker.

Western New England went on to capture three singles matches in straight sets, including Otero at No. 2, senior Chris Spear at No. 3 and classmate/tri-captain Greg Tischofer at No. 4.

The Golden Bears return to the courts against CCC rival Endicott next Wednesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m., marking the end of a three-match homestand.

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Singles competition
1. Alexander Sause (WNE-M) def. Charlie Paltsios (CC) 6-7, 6-1, 10-4
2. Andres Otero (WNE-M) def. Nick Poulack (CC) 6-0, 6-3
3. Chris Spear (WNE-M) def. Andrew Hegarty (CC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Greg Tischofer (WNE-M) def. Jonathon Schutzman (CC) 6-1, 6-0
5. John Mindek (WNE-M) def. No player (CC), by forfeit
6. Michael Masciadrelli (WNE-M) def. No player (CC), by forfeit

Doubles competition
1. PJ Nassar/Andres Otero (WNE-M) def. Charlie Paltsios/Nick Poulack (CC) 8-5
2. Alexander Sause/Adam Zimmerman (WNE-M) def. Andrew Hegarty/Jonathon Schutzman (CC) 8-1
3. Chris Spear/Greg Tischofer (WNE-M) def. No player/No player (CC), by forfeit

Match Notes: Curry 0-5, 0-2 CCC | Western New England 5-3, 2-1 CCC | Commonwealth Coast Conference match | Time--2:00 | Attendance--75