FAIRFIELD, CT – The Rider University men's tennis team was defeated 7-0 on the road by the Fairfield Stags, Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Broncs fall to 2-12 (0-6 MAAC), while the Stags improve to 9-9 (3-3 MAAC).

The Stags opened with a sweep of the doubles to claim a 1-0 advantage going into the singles.

"It just wasn't our day today," said Rider Head Coach Tom Battaglia. We looked sluggish out there. Tried to fight though it, but we broke down at key moments."

The Stags would best the Broncs through the singles, completing the clean sweep to close out conference play with the 7-0 victory.

"Unforced errors at the wrong time," said Battaglia. "Can't miss point at deuce time and time again and expect to win."

The Broncs return to action Monday, April 18, when they host Loyola for Senior Day. Matches are set to begin at 2 p.m.