Kings Point, NY (Apr. 7, 2018) – Brian Doherty posted his third singles victory of the season Saturday, but it was not enough as the Purchase College men's tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision to Skyline Conference opponent U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

In defeat, the Panthers fall to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the Skyline. The host Mariners improve to 5-5 on the season and remain undefeated in league action at 4-0.

Doherty (JR/Mattituck, NY) posted the only win for Purchase on the afternoon. The determined team captain battled to a 5-7, 6-2, 1-0 (11-9) victory over USMMA's Brandon Deeter at fifth singles. 

Purchase returns to its home courts on Wednesday, April 11 to host Yeshiva University. The Skyline matchup is slated for 6 p.m.
 

Singles competition

1. Jake McDonough (USMMA) def. James Ham (PUR-MTN) 6-2, 6-1

2. Andrew Carey (USMMA) def. Austin Schmitt (PUR-MTN) 6-0, 6-1

3. Barry Booth (USMMA) def. Finbar Stuart (PUR-MTN) 6-0, 6-0

4. Daniel Zakrevski (USMMA) def. Noah Marthaller (PUR-MTN) 6-3, 6-2

5. Brian Doherty (PUR-MTN) def. Branden Deeter (USMMA) 5-7, 6-2, 1-0 (11-9)

6. Matthew Schwartz (USMMA) def. Changhun Park (PUR-MTN) 6-0, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

1. Andrew Carey/Barry Booth (USMMA) def. James Ham/Austin Schmitt (PUR-MTN) 8-1

2. Daniel Zakrevski/Jake McDonough (USMMA) def. Noah Marthaller/Finbar Stuart (PUR-MTN) 8-2

3. Matthew Schwartz/Branden Deeter (USMMA) def. Brian Doherty/Changhun Park (PUR-MTN) 8-0

 

Match Notes

Purchase 2-4, 2-2 Skyline

Merchant Marine 5-5, 4-0 Skyline

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,2,6,4,1,5)

T-2:04 A-30