CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College men's tennis team opened the 2009 spring season with a 9-0 loss to Philadelphia University Tuesday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The result marked the first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual for both schools, as the league will crown a champion this spring for the first time.

The Rams swept the matches at both doubles and singles, surrendering just four games in nine matches. Philadelphia's Manoli Sgouros won at No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles to lead the Rams, who improved to 6-6 overall on the season.

The Cougars, who were 5-9 a year ago, will host Post University in another CACC dual on Tuesday, Mar. 26 at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Philadelphia 9, Caldwell 0
Singles
1. Manoli Sgouros (P) def. Mike Manna, 6-1, 6-0
2. Eric Guerrero (P) def. Thane McKenzie, 6-0, 6-0
3. Tom McAvoy (P) def. Josh Getka, 8-0
4. Seppi Hutter (P) def. Chad Bennett, 8-1
5. Mario Bermeo (P) def. Andy Loughnane, 8-0
6. Borys Jarosz (P) def. Luis Sartorio, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. McAvoy/Hutter (P) def. Manna/Loughnane, 8-2
2. Sgouros/Guerrero (P) def. Getka/McKenzie, 8-0
3. Bermeo/Jarosz (P) def. Bennett/Sartorio, 8-0