ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men's tennis team defeated Pitt-Bradford twice in their home opener on Saturday afternoon at Westwood Racquet Club.

Match One:
Score: Penn State Behrend 9, Pitt-Bradford 0
Records: Penn State Behrend (1-1, 1-0 AMCC), Pitt-Bradford (0-1, 0-1 AMCC)

Match Two:
Score: Penn State Behrend 9, Pitt-Bradford 0
Records: Penn State Behrend (2-1), Pitt-Bradford (0-2)

Key Moments:

* The first match counted toward the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) record while the second match was non-conference
* The Panthers only fielded four players for both matches
* Behrend gave up one set point in the first match at No. 1 doubles, while sweeping the six matches played
* In the second match, the Lions swept the doubles matches without giving up a set
* Tyler Dollard (Pittsburgh, PA/Peters Township) picked up his first collegiate victory at No. 1 singles
* Matthew McCullough (Penfield, PA/DuBois Area) and Evan Dean (New Castle, PA/Neshannock) also earned their first collegiate singles win at No. 2 and 3, respectively
* Dean also teamed up with Alex Graeca (DuBois, PA/DuBois) for their first collegiate doubles win at the No. 2 spot in the second match

Next Up:

* Behrend returns to action on Thursday for a non-conference match at Grove City. Match time is 3:30 p.m.