Penn College opened its season with a 9-0 defeat to Lycoming College in a non-conference match Monday. The Wildcats fell to 0-1, while the Eagles improved to 1-0.
Matthew Elliott had the most competitive match of the day in No. 3 singles for Penn College. After a 6-1 first set, Elliott had a hard fought second set before falling 6-3
Penn College returns to action Saturday, 1 p.m., hosting Arcadia.
Singles competition
1. Bryce Jones (LYCOM) def.
Blake Whitmire (PCTM) 6-0, 6-2
2. Rob Smith (LYCOM) def.
Ethan Rosler (PCTM) 6-0, 6-1
3. Evan Bennetch (LYCOM) def.
Matthew Elliott (PCTM) 6-1, 6-3
4. Mitch Wheary (LYCOM) def.
Ben Morton (PCTM) 6-2, 6-0
5. Zachary High (LYCOM) def.
Austin Adams (PCTM) 6-2, 6-0
6. Alhoun Lundy (LYCOM) def. No player (PCTM), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Bryce Jones/Rob Smith (LYCOM) def.
Blake Whitmire/
Ethan Rosler (PCTM) 8-1
2. Evan Bennetch/Mitch Wheary (LYCOM) def.
Ben Morton/
Austin Adams (PCTM) 8-1
3. Alhoun Lundy/Zachary High (LYCOM) def. No player/No player (PCTM), by forfeit