PURCHASE, N.Y. – The Purchase College men's tennis team defeated visiting Western Connecticut State University, 7-2, in a non-conference matchup Thursday evening.  With the victory, the Panthers move to 4-3 on the season, while the Wolves fall to 2-4 overall.

Purchase jumped out to an early lead, tallying wins at first and third doubles.  The Panther duo of Julian Szuper (5th/New York, NY) and Eli Palagatshev (FR/Yonkers, NY) downed Kevin Tenesaca and Aidan Burke, 8-2, at the No. 1 spot, while Oliver Culliton (SO/Boston, MA) and Steve Mains (SO/Mount Kisco, NY) picked up an 8-2 win at the No. 3 position.

The Panthers went on to collect five more wins in singles action, clinching the match-decision with Yuta Kawamura's (FR/Greenwich, CT) 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 comeback victory at the No. 4 spot. 

Purchase will travel to non-conference Lehman College on Monday for a 3:30 p.m. start.

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