BRONX, NY (April 7, 2010) - The Vassar College men's tennis team swept Division I opponent Fordham University 7-0 Wednesday afternoon at the Hawthorn/ Rooney Courts.

The Brewers take a 12-1 record on the road to Williams for an 11:00 a.m. match this Saturday April 10. The Rams (6-10) will compete in the Atlantic 10 Championships April 16-18.

Vassar swept doubles to earn the single doubles point, which per Division I rules is awarded to the team that wins two of the three doubles matches.

Junior Greg Katz clinched the victory for the Brewers with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Fordham's Alex DeRienzo at the no. 5 singles position.

Senior Captain Michael Mattelson posted an economical 6-1, 6-1 win over Fordham's Dallas Harting at the no. 1 spot.

“The first match after a letdown like Trinity can be tough but we came out firing and didn't drop a match today.” Head Coach Ki Kroll said. “The whole team played well and we're looking forward to Williams.”

Vassar 7, Fordham 0

Doubles:

1) Ben Guzick/ Andrew Guzick (VC) def. Dallas Harting/ Kevin Mabrey (FU) 8-4
2) Mike Mattelson/ Max Willner (VC) def. Alex DeRienzo/ Eli Plangger (FU) 8-3
3) Greg Katz/ Josh Jasso (VC) def. John Thornhill/ Nick Kelly (FU) 8-3

Singles:

1) Mike Mattelson (VC) def. Dallas Harting (FU) 6-1, 6-1
2) Ben Guzick (VC) def. Kevin Mabrey (FU) 6-4, 6-2
3) Andrew Guzick (VC) def. John Thornhill (FU) 6-4, 6-2
4) Max Willner (VC) def. Austin Shoup (FU) 7-6⁴, 6-2
5) Greg Katz (VC) def. Alex DeRienzo (FU) 6-4, 6-1
6) Jeremy Arthur (VC) def. Ken Fukumoto (FU) 6-2, 7-6⁴