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Niko Vulinovich
Niko Vulinovich

Men's Tennis By Len Skoros

MTEN: Hofstra Blanks Saint Peter's

Hempstead, NY - Hofstra rolled to a 7-0 victory over Saint Peter's Tuesday, winning all six singles matches and all three doubles flights. The Pride surrendered just 17 games during singles play and five during doubles.
 
The Pride improved to 9-12 on the year while the Peacocks dropped to 1-17.
 
After winning the doubles point, the Pride kept the momentum rolling in singles. Niko Vulinovich blanked Sebastian Rojas at No. 2 to get things started. Jan Leithner followed with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Doug Nover at No. 3. Coco Haener notched a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 4 over Gabe Russotto followed by a Marcus Smith win at No. 1 over Ivan Knezevic (6-2, 6-3).
 
David Schrott downed Jonathan Parades, 6-1, 6-0, at No. 5 and Nick Silvestri closed the win with a 6-2 victory at No. 6 over Cuong Lam.
 
Hofstra is back in action Friday at Monmouth.
 
Hofstra University 7, Saint Peter's 0
 
Singles competition
1. Marcus Smith (HOFSTRA) def. Ivan Knezevic (SPU) 6-2, 6-3
2. Niko Vulinovich (HOFSTRA) def. A. Sebastian Rojas (SPU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Jan Leithner (HOFSTRA) def. Douglas Nover (SPU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Coco Haener (HOFSTRA) def. Gabe Russotto (SPU) 6-1, 6-3
5. David Schrott (HOFSTRA) def. Jonathan Paredes (SPU) 6-1, 6-0
6. Nick Silvestri (HOFSTRA) def. Cuong Lam (SPU) 6-2, 6-2
 
Doubles competition
1. Niko Vulinovich/Coco Haener (HOFSTRA) def. Ivan Knezevic/A. Sebastian Rojas (SPU) 6-2
2. Marcus Smith/Jan Leithner (HOFSTRA) def. Cuong Lam/Gabe Russotto (SPU) 6-1
3. Nick Silvestri/David Schrott (HOFSTRA) def. Douglas Nover/Jonathan Paredes (SPU) 6-2
 
Match Notes:
Saint Peter's 1-17
Hofstra University 9-12
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (2,3,4,1,5,6)
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

6' 3"
Sophomore
Niko Vulinovich

Niko Vulinovich

6' 3"
Junior
Coco Haener

Coco Haener

6' 0"
Sophomore
Nick Silvestri

Nick Silvestri

6' 0"
Junior
Jan Leithner

Jan Leithner

5' 11"
Sophomore
David Schrott

David Schrott

6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

6' 3"
Sophomore
Niko Vulinovich

Niko Vulinovich

6' 3"
Junior
Coco Haener

Coco Haener

6' 0"
Sophomore
Nick Silvestri

Nick Silvestri

6' 0"
Junior
Jan Leithner

Jan Leithner

5' 11"
Sophomore
David Schrott

David Schrott

6' 5"
Junior