Waterville, Maine- The Colby Men's Tennis Team picked up a huge season-opening victory over Brandeis 4-3. The match was an early indication of a much improved men's tennis team, as last year they were topped by Brandeis 7-0. The men are in action next on March 26 on Spring Break when they face Chapman University in California at 2PM.

Box Score

Doubles

1. Rhett Silverstein/John McManigal vs. Yehuda Hansman/Tomas Wallenberg- C8 B3

2. Jason Bidwell/Kevin Yardi vs. Dave Block/Gary Falkowitz- B9-C6 (6)

3. Rich Cook/John Fallon vs. Adam Koblenz/Seth Green- C8-B2

4. Marc Kassin/Chad Weiss vs. Noah Cohen/Rob Siegel- B8-C2

Singles

1. Rhett Silverstein vs. Dave Block- Winner- Colby 0-6,6-4,4-3

2. Jason Bidwell vs. Tomas Wallenberg- Winner Brandeis 7-5, 6-1

3. John McManigal vs. Yehuda Hansman- Winner Colby 6-7(5), 6-3,6-4

4. Kevin Yardi vs. Gary Falkowitz- Winner Brandeis 6-4,6-4

5. Rich Cook vs. Adam Koblenz- Winner Brandeis 7-6(4),7-6(2)

6. Marc Kassin vs. Noah Cohen- Winner Colby 6-2, 6-2

7. John Fallon vs. Seth Green- Winner Colby 6-1, 4-6, 6-3

Final Score- Colby 4 Brandeis 3

Season Record (W-L)- 1-0