Results

SCRANTON, Pa. - The Drew University men's tennis team won its fourth-straight match to open the season, capturing a 6-3 decision at the University of Scranton in a Landmark Conference (LC) match-up on Wednesday.

The Rangers (4-0, 4-0 LC) led 2-1 after doubles play before capturing four of the six singles matches. 

Four days after posting his 100th career victory, graduate student Geoffrey Diehl tied the school record for doubles wins (64), teaming up with junior Bret Schuler for an 8-6 win at the No. 2 spot. The pair improved to 4-0 on the season.

Junior Dan Blumenthal and freshman Jack Polvere added an 8-0 win at No. 3 doubles.

The Royals (2-3, 2-3 LC) won at the top two singles flights, but Drew prevailed at 3-6, getting victories from freshman Santo Carroccia at No. 3, junior Jeremy Gottlieb at No. 4, senior Bryce Kennedy at No. 5, and Polvere at No. 6. Gottlieb's victory pushed his season record to 4-0.

The Rangers continue their season on Saturday, when they host Goucher College at 1 p.m. in another Landmark Conference affair. The match will be played at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, N.J.