Rangers Still Unblemished in Landmark Regular Season Play
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 1, 2010) – The Rangers took home there third-straight Landmark Conference Regular Season Title this afternoon as they took down previously unbeaten Moravian today, 6-3. The Rangers have yet to lose a regular season bout since entering the Landmark, improving their record to 21-0.
Drew (10-6, 7-0) finished their regular season up on a tear, winning the final seven matches while capturing four shutouts on the way. The win will guarantee them home-court advantage in the Landmark Playoff as they are set to take on fourth-seeded Catholic on Wednesday at a time to be determined.
The Rangers had three of their closest doubles matches of the season but took all three to set the tone early. With the 3-0 cushion,
Raul Smego (Ponce, Puerto Rico/Academia Cristo Rey), led off and took down number one singles, 6-0, 6-3.
Matt Brisotti (Mattituck, N.Y./Mattituck) then clinched the conference in the next match with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Doug Morrow.
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Singles competition
1. Raul Smego (DREW) def. Ian Box (MOR) 6-0, 6-3
2. Matt Brisotti (DREW) def. Doug Morrow (MOR) 6-3, 7-5
3. Alex Belfiore (DREW) def. Kevin Holze (MOR) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-8)
4. Drew Shreter (MOR) def. Elliot Smego (DREW) 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8)
5. Stefan Apostolos (MOR) def. Matt Imbo (DREW) 0-6, 6-0, 1-0 (10-8)
6. Nick Yelito (MOR) def. Victor Kolarov (DREW) 5-4, retired
Doubles competition
1. Raul Smego/Elliot Smego (DREW) def. Ian Box/Doug Morrow (MOR) 8-6
2. Alex Belfiore/Matt Brisotti (DREW) def. Stefan Apostolos/Kevin Holze (MOR) 8-5
3. Victor Kolarov/Matt Imbo (DREW) def. Chandler Forman/Thomas Turcich (MOR) 8-5