Philadelphia, PA – (9/20/2011) – Chestnut Hill College opened their 2011-2012 season this afternoon with a non-conference match at the University of the Sciences. The Griffins grabbed a 2-1 lead in doubles play, before taking all but number three singles for a 7-2 victory. Junior Patrick Villafuerte Joson (Old Bridge, NJ) and senior Julius Twyman (Coatesville, PA) were a perfect on the day, winning in both singles and doubles formats.

 

The University of the Sciences (1-1) won the number one doubles matchup, but Chestnut Hill College (1-0) held the advantage heading to singles play with an 8-5 win at number two doubles and a 9-7 victory at number three doubles. Sophomore Manuel Ceniceros (Mexico City, Mexico) and Joson won number two doubles, while senior Adrian Avena (Vineland, NJ) and Twyman won the third team flight.

 

In singles play, freshmen Yoann Pham (Boulogne-Billancourt, France) and Mike Humes (Medford, NJ) led the way with debut victories at number one and number two singles, respectively. Pham took the top individual flight 5-7, 6-3, 10-7 and Humes claimed number two singles 6-4, 6-3. Joson, Twyman, and sophomore Jeramy Solema (Briarwood, NY) won singles flight four through six to seal the Griffin victory.

The men's tennis team will host their first match of the season when Rider University comes to campus for a 2:30 p.m. contest on Thursday, October 6.