March 10, 2002

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco dropped a 5-2 decision in men's West Coast Conference tennis action this afternoon at the SCU Tennis Center. USF falls to 9-5 on the season, while Broncos improve their record to 6-4 on the season.

San Francisco recorded wins at number one singles with an impressive 6-4, 6-4 by Joachim Lien, avenging an earlier loss to Chris Lam. Pablo Pires de Almeida won at number three singles 6-4, 6-3 against Victor Camargo. Christian Dyvik dropped a hotly contested match at number five singles 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. The Broncos swept the Dons on the doubles point.

USF returns to action when they compete in their third match in three day against Nevada-Reno at the Olympic Club. Match time is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Monday, March 11.

Results Santa Clara 5, San Francisco 2 Singles 1. Joachim Lien (USF) def. Chris Lam (SCU) 6-4, 6-4 2. Michael Duong (SCU) def. Jorgen Arnesen (USF) 6-2, 6-4 3. Pablo Pires de Almeida (USF) def. Victor Camargo (SCU) 6-4, 6-3 4. Erich Chen (SCU) def. Mason Fuller (USF) 6-4, 6-3 5. Francisco Zepponi (SCU) def. Christian Dyvik (USF) 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 6. Federico Mattioli (SCU) def. Axel Elvik (USF) 6-2, 6-2 Doubles 1. Chen/Mike Bruggemann (SCU) def. Lien/Elvik (USF) 9-7 2. Lam/Rick Ruso (SCU) def. Jon Lippert/Fuller (USF) 9-7 3. Camargo/Mattioli (SCU) def. Arnesen/Pires de Almeida (USF) 8-5