Men's Tennis Bitten by Terriers

Waterville, ME– The Green Mountain College men's tennis team dropped its fifth straight match Friday afternoon as it was downed by Thomas College 8-1 in non-conference play. With the win the Terriers improve to 2-2 (1-0 NAC East) on the season while the Eagles fall to 1-5 (0-1 NAC East).

Sam Snyder (Old Greenwich, CT) was the lone victor for the Eagles on the day as he battled adversity and came from a set down to beat his opponent 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.  

The Eagles will face conference opponent Lyndon tomorrow afternoon at 2:20 p.m. in a rematch from earlier this season. 

Thomas College 8, Green Mountain College 1

Singles competition

1. Eric Morin (THO) def. Christopher Donovan (GMC2012) 6-3, 6-0

2. Malcom Neville (THO) def. Samantha Tajirian (GMC2012) 6-3, 6-4

3. Tom Bird (THO) def. Laura McRee (GMC2012) 6-4, 6-0

4. Matt Bolstridge (THO) def. Andrew O'Neill (GMC2012) 6-4, 6-0

5. Sam Snyder (GMC2012) def. Jesse Peasley (THO) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1

6. Gershom Renenee (THO) def. Nicole Cardish (GMC2012) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Eric Morin/Tom Bird (THO) def. Samantha Tajirian/Christopher Donovan (GMC2012) 8-1

2. Malcom Neville/Matt Bolstridge (THO) def. Sam Snyder/Andrew O'Neill (GMC2012) 8-3

3. Jesse Peasley/Gershom Renenee (THO) def. Nicole Cardish/Laura McRee (GMC2012) 8-4