EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – The University of Scranton men's tennis team suffered a 9-0 loss in its season opener at Wilkes University on Saturday at the Ralston Athletic Complex.

Senior David Teres (Lebanon, N.J./North Hunterdon) lost at No. 1 singles in three sets, dropping a heart-breaking third set, 10-8.

Scranton will return to action in two weeks when it hosts the Scranton Invitational on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, at Royal Courts at DeNaples Fields.

Wilkes University 9, University of Scranton 0

Singles competition
1. Steven Wilson (W) def. David Teres, 7-5, 3-6, 10-8
2. Max Appello (W) def. Matt Prendergast, 6-0, 6-1
3. Michael Kranz (W) def. Brian Williams, 6-0, 6-0
4. Dominic Parfianowicz (W) def. Kevin Murphy, 6-2, 6-3
5. Alex Makos (W) def. Michael O'Malley, 6-3, 6-3
6. Adam Lefkandinos (W) def. James Dalkiewicz, 6-0, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Jacob Parfianowicz/Dominic Parfianowicz (W) def. David Teres/Matt Prendergast 8-4
2. Steven Wilson/Alex Makos (W) def. Brian Williams/Michael Pottieger 8-2
3. Michael Kranz/Brendon Blachowski (W) def. David Commender/Kevin Prendergast 8-0 

--ROYALS--