Bearcats lose at Stetson 6-1

DELAND, Fla. - Binghamton ran up against a strong Stetson team and absorbed a 6-1 loss Tuesday afternoon. The Bearcats (8-8) were led by sophomore Akshay Rao (New Delhi, India), who posted a 6-3, 5-7, 10-7 win at first singles. Earlier, Rao paired with senior Brad Sherwood (Bronx, N.Y./Fordham Prep) for an 8-4 pro-set win at first doubles. Stetson, however, captured the doubles point with wins at the second and third spots, and then won five of the six singles contests.

"It was a very strong and talented Stetson team," head coach Michael Starke said. "We put up an impressive and spirited fight, though. I think the heart and fire is coming back to this team."

RESULTS

DOUBLES
Akshay Rao/Brad Sherwood (BU) def. Moe/Soiland (S), 8-4
Bross/Cardova (S) def. Edin Gerard/Brad Davidoff (BU), 8-0
Antonijevic/Fratta (S) def. Steve Spcner/Krishna Vallabhaneni (BU), 8-4

SINGLES
Akshay Rao (BU) def. Chri Moe (S), 6-3, 5-7, 10-7
Aleksandar Antonijevic (S) def. Brad Davidoff (BU), 6-2, 6-3
Birjer Soiland (S) def. Edwin Gerard (BU), 6-3, 6-3
Thomas Bross (S) def. Brad Sherwood (BU), 7-6 (6), 6-0
Dittorio Fratta (S) def. Brian O'Connor (BU), 6-0, 7-5
Jason Cardova (S) def. Steve Spencer (BU), 3-6, 6-1, 6-2