ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Strong singles play led the St. Bonaventure University men's tennis team as the Bonnies defeated Siena, 4-3, Sunday afternoon at the SBU Fitness Center.

The hosts started strong, taking the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3.

Sunday's match came down to a pair of three-set thrillers going in the Bonnies favor.

At No. 1 singles, Stijn Paardekooper battled to a 6-2, 6-7, 15-13 win over Dante Russo while Luke Young secured the overall team win at No. 6 singles, winning 6-4, 4-6, 10-8, over Marvin Oberli.

Also winning a key singles match for the Bonnies was Norka Sanchez, defeating Maxwell Arci in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.

The Bonnies are back in action Friday, March 11 at home against Niagara. That match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

RESULTS
St. Bonaventure 4, Siena 3
Singles
1. Stijn Paardekooper (SBUM) def. Dante Russo (SIE) 6-2, 6-7, 15-13
2. Tomas del Olmo (SIE) def. Jean Marrero (SBUM) 6-2, 6-1
3. Darek Kucynski (SIE) def. Marco Rivolo (SBUM) 6-2, 5-7, 10-3
4. Norka Sanchez (SBUM) def. Maxwell Arci (SIE) 6-3, 6-2
5. Mathis Tremblay (SIE) def. William Schneideman (SBUM) 7-6, 6-3
6. Luke Young (SBUM) def. Marvin Oberli (SIE) 6-4, 4-6, 10-8

Doubles
1. Stijn Paardekooper/Marco Rivolo (SBUM) def. Dante Russo/Tomas del Olmo (SIE) 6-4
2. Matt Nardone/Mathis Tremblay (SIE) def. William Schneideman/Luke Riemann (SBUM) 7-5
3. Norka Sanchez/Jean Marrero (SBUM) def. Maxwell Arci/Marvin Oberli (SIE) 7-6

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