SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--The Western New England University men's tennis team held Senior Day on Wednesday in its regular season finale against Commonwealth Coast Conference opponent Nichols College. The Bison, however, swept the singles matches to defeat the Golden Bears 8-1. Western New England now stands at 7-7 overall and 3-5 in the CCC, while Nichols improves to 15-5 on the season and 7-1 in the conference.

The Golden Bears took their only point of the day at No. 3 doubles. Seniors Greg Tischofer, a team tri-captain, and Chris Spear defeated sophomore Joan Castillo and senior Cam Lewis, 8-5, to cut the Bison's lead to 2-1.

Spear gave Joan Castillo a battle at No. 3 singles. After losing the first set 6-1, Spear rebounded to take the second 7-5. But Castillo was able to prevail in the super tiebreaker in the third and their match, 10-4.

Before the contest, the Golden Bears honored their six seniors including tri-captain PJ Nassar, Peter LeFrancois, tri-captain John Mindek, Michael Masciadrelli, Spear and Tischofer for their contributions to the program on and off the court.

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Singles competition
1. Brandon Roode (NC) def. Andres Otero (WNE-M) 6-1, 6-1
2. James Smith (NC) def. Alexander Sause (WNE-M) 6-1, 6-4
3. Joan Castillo (NC) def. Chris Spear (WNE-M) 6-1, 5-7, 10-4
4. Josh Halpern (NC) def. Peter LeFrancois (WNE-M) 6-0, 6-0
5. Jake Zapatka (NC) def. John Mindek (WNE-M) 6-2, 6-3
6. Austin DuBois (NC) def. Greg Tischofer (WNE-M) 6-4, 6-4

Doubles competition
1. Brandon Roode/Austin DuBois (NC) def. Andres Otero/PJ Nassar (WNE-M) 8-2
2. James Smith/Josh Halpern (NC) def. Adam Zimmerman/Alexander Sause (WNE-M) 9-7
3. Greg Tischofer/Chris Spear (WNE-M) def. Joan Castillo/Cam Lewis (NC) 8-5

Match Notes: Nichols 15-5, 7-1...Western New England 7-7, 3-5...Commonwealth Coast Conference match...Western New England Senior Day...Match moved to Grand Meadows Indoor Club due to rain at 5:15 p.m.