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Mike Steinberger's three-set singles victory was one of the key matches that enabled King's to come back to defeat Misericordia

Monarch Tennis Opens Freedom Conference Schedule with 6-3 Win Over Misericordia

3/26/2011 8:24:08 PM

MARCH 26, 2011
 
MONARCH TENNIS OPENS FREEDOM CONFERENCE SLATE WITH 6-3 VICTORY OVER MISERICORDIA
 
KINGSTON --  The King's College men's tennis team opened its 2011 Freedom Conference schedule on a high note as the Monarchs posted a 6-3 victory over host Misericordia University Saturday at the Kingston Indoor Tennis Center.

With the win, King's improved t 2-5 overall and 1-0 in league play while Misericordia slipped to 1-8 and 0-1.

Misericordia opened the meet by taking a 2-1 lead after the conclusion of doubles play. The Monarchs, however, rallied to win five of the six singles bouts to walk away with the victory.

Jake Rohring and Chris DiMino led the way with individual wins in singles while teaming up in doubles to capture the Monarchs lone triumph. Rohring won a 6-1, 6-4 verdict over Justin Muthler while DiMino tallied a 6-0, 6-0 whitewashing of Kyle Capozzi. The duo also teamed to post an 8-2 victory over Capozzi and Nate Powers.

In singles, Tim Carroll earned a come-from-behind 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win in the top flight over Fred Hockenbury while Tony Bevivino followed with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at number-two singles against Powers. In the third flight, Mike Steinberger won a tough three-set match over Frank Nutt by a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 margin.

King's is next slated to host Baptist Bible College Monday at 4:00 p.m. at Kirby Park.
 
 
King's College 6, Misericordia University Men's 3

Singles competition:
1. Tim Carroll (K) def. Fred Hockenbury (M) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
2. Tony Bevevino (K) def. Nate Powers (M) 6-1, 6-1
3. Mike Steinberger (K) def. Frank Nutt (M) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
4. Brett Ford (M) def. Nick Conte (K) 6-1, 6-4
5. Jake Rohring (K) def. Justin Muthler (M) 6-1, 6-4
6. Chris DiMino (K) def. Kyle Capozzi (M) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition:
1. Frank Nutt/Brett Ford (M) def. Tim Carroll/Tony Bevevino (K) 8-6
2. Fred Hockenbury/Justin Muthler (M) def. Nick Conte/Mike Steinberger (K) 8-0
3. Jake Rohring/Chris DiMino (K) def. Nate Powers/Kyle Capozzi (M) 8-2

Match Notes:
King's College 2-5, 1-0
Misericordia University Men's 1-8, 0-1
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