UTICA, NY - The Utica University men's tennis team picked up its second-straight victory after beating Alfred University 7-2 on Saturday afternoon. The victory was the team's first Empire 8 win of the season.
 
Utica continued to play well in doubles as Damian Bruce (Gloversville, NY/Gloversville) and Richard Nguyen (Utica, NY/Proctor) picked up a convincing 8-0 win. The duo of Bradley Litz (West Winfield, NY/Mt. Markham) and Hunter Sanford (Delhi, NY/Delaware Academy) also won 8-0 and it is their second-straight 8-0 win in doubles.
 
Damian Bruce (Gloversville, NY/Gloversville) and Bradley Litz (West Winfield, NY/Mt. Markham) were fantastic, both winning their singles sets 6-0 to continue their strong seasons. Nguyen won his sets 6-3 and 7-5 while Gaynay Doo (Utica, NY/Proctor) won his sets 6-4 and 6-3. Jack Paute (Utica, NY/Proctor) won a thriller taking the third set 10-8 and earning his second consecutive victory in singles.
 
Utica (2-5, 1-4 Empire 8) will remain home and host Medaille University on Friday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m.