NEWBURGH, NY – The Mount Saint Mary College men's tennis team lost just nine total games during a 9-0 sweep of the Sage Colleges on Thursday afternoon. The Blue Knights improved to 4-5 overall while the Gators dropped to 0-8.

Playing singles first because of weather in the forecast, senior Joe Meilak (Greenville, N.Y.) made quick work of his opponent at second singles, winning 6-0, 6-0. Freshman Zach Conlon (Huntington, N.Y.) was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at third singles and freshman Mike McNicholas (Milton, N.Y.) posted the same score at fourth singles. Junior Brian Cangemi (East Northport, N.Y.), playing in his first career match, defeated his opponent at sixth singles, 6-0, 6-0.

Freshman Tom Curran (Washingtonville, N.Y.) took a 6-3, 6-1 decision at first singles. Junior John Como (Wingdale, N.Y.) won 6-0, 6-2 at fifth singles for his sixth straight victory.

Down the doubles lineup, Curran/Meilak prevailed 8-2 at first doubles and Conlon/McNicholas swept away their opponents at second doubles, 8-0. Cangemi teamed with junior Matt D'Angelico (Shelton, Conn.) for an 8-1 victory at third doubles. It was also the first career match for D'Angelico.

Up next for the Blue Knights is a crucial Skyline Conference match with Purchase College. The Blue Knights will host the Panthers on Friday, April 24 in a 6:30 p.m. start.