Feb. 8, 2002

Portland, OR - The Saint Mary's men's tennis team (1-4) was defeated by the University of Portland (5-2), 7-0, in a non-conference match at Eastmoreland Racquet Club on Tuesday, February 6.

The Gaels Frank Schmitt lost a close one to 7-6, 7-5 at the number one to Portland's Perrott. At the number two, Arturo Planell lost 6-4, 6-2. Thomas Burgemeister then lost his match at the number three, being downed 6-2, 6-3. Filip Sarovic fell at the number four by a score of 6-0, 6-4. J.J. Whitlinger and Josh Farley both fell at the number five and six spot by a final of 6-2, 6-4 and 3-6, 6-3 (10-7), respectively.

SMC wasn't able to win one of their doubles matches as Schmitt and Burgemeister fell 8-3 at the number one. Planell and Whitlinger were ousted at the number two, 8-3. And Sarovic and Philip Laubsher fell 8-4 in the final doubles match.

The Gaels will continue action Thursday, February 7, at the University of Portland against Portland State and Eastern Washington.

Saint Mary's 0 - Portland 7Singles1.  Perrott (UP) def. Frank Schmitt (SMC)               7-6, 7-52.  Malacek (UP) def. Arturo Planell (SMC)             6-4, 6-23.  Tosterrede (UP) def. Thomas Burgemeister (SMC)                6-2, 6-34.  Bouchaud (UP) def. Filip Sarovic (SMC)              6-0, 6-45.  Straub (UP) def. J.J. Whitlinger (SMC)              6-2, 6-46.  Hernandez (UP) def. Josh Farley (SMC)             3-6, 6-3 (10-7)
Doubles1.  Perrott/Malacek (UP) def. Schmitt/Burgemeister (SMC)            8-32.  Tosterrede/Bouchaud (UP) def. Planell/Whitlinger (SMC)          8-33.  Garrison/Straub (UP) def. Sarovic/Laubsher (SMC)                8-4