West Point, NY. - (3/31) - The men's tennis squad suffered its first Patriot League loss of the season to a talented Army team.  Captain Evan Paushter and Freshman standout Eric Saccullo were defeated for the first time this season at number one doubles.  In his singles match, Saccullo made a valiant effort before losing his match 6-4, 6-4 to Marshall Clay.  Colgate received both its points from singles victories by Pausher, who rallied to defeat John Sabia, and Andrew Davis, who edged Sonny Aviachal.   

The Red Raiders have a critical Patriot League showdown with Bucknell tomorrow, April 1st, at noon.

Army 5 Colgate 2

Singles:
No. 1  Marshall Clay (A) def. Eric Saccullo 6-4, 6-4.
No. 2  Kent Ball (A) def. Josh Cohn 6-4, 6-2.
No. 3  Evan Paushter (C) def. John Sabia 6-7, 6-1, 6-4.
No. 4  Andrew Davis (C) def. Sonny Avichal 7-6, 6-3.
No. 5  Arnie Albernoz (A) def. Owen Fileti 6-0, 6-1.
No. 6  Andy Burdette (A) def. Jon Bedard 6-1, 6-4. 

Doubles:
No. 1  Marshall Clay/Andy Burdette (A) def. Eric Saccullo/Evan Paushter 8-2.
No. 2  John Sabia/Arnie Albernoz (A) def. Jon Bedard/Andrew Davis 8-4.
No. 3  Sonny Avichal/Matt Thinnes (A) def. Owen Fileti/Alexander Lowe 9-8 (7-2)

Colgate (4-9)

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