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Men's Tennis

Diplomats Maul Bears

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall downed Ursinus 9-0 in Centennial Conference (CC) men's tennis action Tuesday afternoon. The Diplomats did not drop a set and held the Bears to a point or less in seven games. F&M improved to 5-3 (1-0 CC) while Ursinus fell to 8-4 (0-3 CC).

Ross Silverberg and William MacArthur defeated Evan Sutchin and Evan Lord, 8-3, in number one doubles action. Tommy Weibye and Doug Silverstein posted an 8-6 victory in the second doubles competition while Paul Salierno and Sam Stone took an 8-3 win in the third doubles spot.
 
Silverberg posted a 6-4, 6-4 victory in first singles competition of the day. William MacArthur (6-1, 6-1) and Tommy Weibye (6-1, 7-5) took the next spots with ease for F&M. Doug Silverstein had no problem getting by Dylan Marsh with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at the fourth spot. James Tunner wrapped up the day with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat for F&M.
 
The Diplomats return to action Saturday at McDaniel for an 11:30 a.m. match.
Franklin & Marshall 9, Ursinus College 0
Mar 29, 2011 at Collegeville, Pa. (Bailey Courts)
 
Singles competition
1. Ross Silverberg (F&M) def. Evan Stutchin (UC) 6-4, 6-4
2. William MacArthur (F&M) def. Matt Hope (UC) 6-1, 6-1
3. Tommy Weibye (F&M) def. Brent Stevenson (UC) 6-1, 7-5
4. Doug Silverstein (F&M) def. Dylan Marsh (UC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Eric Rouff (F&M) def. Chris Wyshock (UC) 6-0, 6-3
6. James Tunner (F&M) def. David Rowe (UC) 6-1, 6-2

 
Doubles competition
1. Ross Silverberg/William MacArthur (F&M) def. Evan Stutchin/Evan Lord (UC) 8-3
2. Tommy Weibye/Doug Silverstein (F&M) def. Brent Stevenson/Sean Kelley (UC) 8-6
3. Paul Salierno/Samuel Stone (F&M) def. Dylan Marsh/Matt Hope (UC) 8-3

 
Match Notes
Franklin & Marshall 5-3, 1-0 CC; Regional ranking #13
Ursinus College 8-4, 0-3 CC
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (2,4,6,3,5,1)
T-2:30 A-50

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Players Mentioned

William MacArthur

William MacArthur

First-Year
Eric Rouff

Eric Rouff

5' 9"
Junior
Paul Salierno

Paul Salierno

6' 4"
Senior
Ross Silverberg

Ross Silverberg

5' 7"
Sophomore
Doug Silverstein

Doug Silverstein

5' 8"
Senior
Samuel Stone

Samuel Stone

6' 2"
Sophomore
James Tunner

James Tunner

5' 7"
Sophomore
Tommy Weibye

Tommy Weibye

First-Year

Players Mentioned

William MacArthur

William MacArthur

First-Year
Eric Rouff

Eric Rouff

5' 9"
Junior
Paul Salierno

Paul Salierno

6' 4"
Senior
Ross Silverberg

Ross Silverberg

5' 7"
Sophomore
Doug Silverstein

Doug Silverstein

5' 8"
Senior
Samuel Stone

Samuel Stone

6' 2"
Sophomore
James Tunner

James Tunner

5' 7"
Sophomore
Tommy Weibye

Tommy Weibye

First-Year