UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Marietta College men's tennis team took to the road for its first away match of the 2009 season on Monday (March 23) afternoon, as it continued Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play with a match-up against host John Carroll University.

The Blue Streaks (5-6, 2-0 OAC) swept the Pioneers (0-3, 0-2 OAC) in both doubles play and singles action to win the match 9-0.

Marietta's next match is slated for Monday (March 30) afternoon when the Pioneers visit Bethany (W.Va.) College for a non-conference battle. Action will begin at 3 p.m.

John Carroll 9, Marietta College 0
Mar 23, 2009 at University Hts., OH

Singles competition

1. James Steward (JCU) def. Bruce Kitchens (Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge) (MAR) 6-0, 6-0

2. Chad Ruehs (JCU) def. Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg) (MAR) 6-0, 6-0

3. Matt Tomayko (JCU) def. Ryan Whitnable (Vincent/Warren Local) (MAR) 6-0, 6-0

4. Michael Finissi (JCU) def. Andrew Bolton (Timonium, Md./Calvert Hall) (MAR) 6-1, 6-0

5. Ross Venzke (JCU) def. Bruno De Faria (Brazil) (MAR) 6-1, 6-1

6. Michael Hulseman (JCU) def. Sam Vincent (Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg) (MAR) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Chad Ruehs/Matt Tomayko (JCU) def. Bruce Kitchens (Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge)/Mike Carpenter (Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg) (MAR) 8-0

2. James Steward/Michael Finissi (JCU) def. Ryan Whitnable (Vincent/Warren Local)/Andrew Bolton (Timonium, Md./Calvert Hall) (MAR) 8-2

3. Michael Hulseman/Ross Venzke (JCU) def. David Koscielny/Sam Vincent (Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg) (MAR) 8-0

Match Notes

Marietta College 0-3, 0-2 OAC

John Carroll 5-6, 2-0 OAC