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Men’s Tennis Bounces Back; Prevails over Fairfield

Breen earn clinching victory in big conference win for Saints

LATHAM, NYDylan Breen knew the feeling of being on the other end of a deciding match against Fairfield.  On Sunday night, the Irish sophomore celebrated with exuberance as he came away with a 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-3 clinching victory at the singles No. 6 position to propel Siena Men's Tennis to a big 4-3 MAAC win over the visiting Stags at Tri-City Fitness. 
 
As for the other Saints, Oscar Martinez picked up yet another win from the No. 1 slot, earning a breezy 6-1, 6-0 victory over Sam Hodges while Bruno Loch Varella churned out a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 three-setter over Luca Benaibbouche at the No. 4 position.
 
Zavala Salinas and Martinez were too good for Kostas Kollias and Kacper Krolikowski as the duo topped them 6-2 at No. 1 while Breen and Fabio Varella clinched the point with a 6-4 triumph over Hodges and Andrew Immink at No. 2. 
 
"Nice job by the men getting a good conference win," said Siena head coach Alex Van Cott. "The exciting part of the season is coming up and we will look to finish strong."
 
Siena (4-11 overall, 3-2 MAAC) moved into fourth place in the MAAC standings with a one game lead over both Niagara (5-9, 2-3 MAAC) and Sacred Heart (4-9, 2-3 MAAC). 
 
The top six teams qualify for the MAAC Tennis Championships from April 25-27 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, NJ. 
 
The Saints have three matches on the slate with a visit to Rider coming up this Friday.
 
The Stags dropped to 6-6 overall and 2-1 in the MAAC. 

MEN'S DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Emilio Zavala Salinas / Oscar Martinez (SIE) def.  Kostas Kollias / Kacper Krolikowski (F) 6-2
2. Dylan Breen / Fabio Varella (SIE) def. Sam Hodges / Andrew Immink (F) 6-4
3. Luca Benaibbouche / Will O'Brien (F) def. Bruno Loch Varella / Maxwell Acri (SIE) 6-4

SINGLES RESULTS
1. Martinez (SIE) def. Hodges (F) 6-1, 6-0
2. Krolikowski (F) def. F. Varella (SIE) 6-4, 6-3
3. Kollias (F) def. Maxwell Acri (SIE) 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 10-6
4. Bruno Loch Varella (SIE) def. Benaibbouche (F) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
5. Stabek (F) def. Emilio Zavala Salinas (SIE) 7-6, 6-2
6. Dylan Breen (SIE) def. Immink (F) 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-3
 
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Players Mentioned

Maxwell Acri

Maxwell Acri

6' 0"
Junior
Oscar Martinez

Oscar Martinez

6' 2"
Freshman
Dylan Breen

Dylan Breen

6' 0"
Freshman
Emilio  Zavala Salinas

Emilio Zavala Salinas

5' 9"
Freshman
Bruno Loch Varella

Bruno Loch Varella

6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Maxwell Acri

Maxwell Acri

6' 0"
Junior
Oscar Martinez

Oscar Martinez

6' 2"
Freshman
Dylan Breen

Dylan Breen

6' 0"
Freshman
Emilio  Zavala Salinas

Emilio Zavala Salinas

5' 9"
Freshman
Bruno Loch Varella

Bruno Loch Varella

6' 1"
Freshman