MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Southern New Hampshire University men's tennis team took five of six singles matches en route to a 7-2 Northeast-10 victory over Franklin Pierce University Sunday afternoon at the SNHU courts.  The Penmen improved to 2-0 overall and in league play, while it marked the season opener for the Ravens.

The Penmen posted victories in No. 2 through No. 6 singles.  Luis Ramirez (San Cristobal, Venezuela) was a 6-2, 6-4 winner in the No. 2 spot over Austin Gardella.  Mike Riccardi (Londonderry, NH) and Sam Gould (Londonderry, NH) posted wins at No. 3 and No. 4 singles, respectively, and teamed up for a 9-7 win at second doubles over Max Logan and George Xenakis.

Andrew McFarland (Windham, ME) was a 6-0, 6-2 winner at No. 5 singles, while Mark McDonald (North Reading, MA) was a 8-2 winner in the No. 6 spot.  McFarland and Kenny Lin teamed up for a 8-2 win at third doubles.

Southern New Hampshire returns to action Thursday when it hosts Bentley College in a 5:00 match.

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Southern New Hampshire 7, Franklin Pierce 2
 
Singles Matches
1. Helder Nogueira (FPU) def. David Spaggiari (SNH)   6-4, 6-0
2. Luis Ramirez (SNH) def. Austin Gardella (FPU)    6-2, 6-4
3. Michael Ricciardi (SNH) def. Max Logan (FPU)    6-0, 6-1
4. Sam Gould (SNH) def. George Xenakis (FPU)    6-2, 6-2
5. Andrew McFarland (SNH) def. Ryan Strayer (FPU)   6-0, 6-2
6. Mark McDonald (SNH) def. Ben Reynolds (FPU)   8-2

Doubles Matches
1. Gardella/Nogueira (FPU) def. Spaggiari/Ramirez (SNH)   8-5
2. Ricciardi/Gould (SNH) def. Logan/Xenakis (FPU)   9-7
3. McFarland/Kenny Lin (SNH) def. Strayer/Reynolds (FPU)  8-2