College Tennis
Men: Siena College 5, Rider University 2
Women: Siena College 7, Rider University 0
MANASQUAN--Both the Rider University men's and women's tennis teams lost a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match to Siena on Friday. Due to the weather, the match was moved indoors to the Atlantic Club in Manasquan.
For Rider, senior Marc Ashed (Vineland) won in three sets at third singles with freshman Drew Laverty (Mount Royal/Kingsway Regional) winning at fifth singles, also in three sets.
"Laverty has been improving with each match he plays," said head coach Ed Torres. "He is gaining experience and has been playing pretty steady tennis."
Laverty teamed up with junior Chris Esposito (Ocean Grove/Neptune) to post an 8-6 win at third doubles.
"Drew is not afraid to attack the net," Torres added. "That has been the biggest change in his game as he has played more matches. His serve and volley has given his doubles play another dimension."
The Rider women host N.J.I.T. on Saturday in Lawrenceville.
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