MADISON, N.J. (April 4, 2019) - The FDU-Florham men's tennis team was topped Oneonta 8-1 on Thursday afternoon.

FDU falls to 7-5 on the season with the setback.

The Devils fell behind 3-0 after doubles, falling in all three flights. Senior Rich Bennett and junior Kevin Weller dropped an 8-3 decision at the top of the lineup, while freshman JT Murray and junior Chris Fiorenza were topped 8-1 at No. 2. In the No. 3 flight, sophomore Tyler Schacher and rookie Michael LaNeve fell 8-2.

Bennett battled at No. 1 singles but fell 6-2, 7-5 with Weller dropping a 6-0, 6-3 decision at the No. 2 flight. Freshman John Bricker and Murray fell in the middle of the lineup, with Schacher getting topped 6-0, 6-0 at No. 5 singles.

The Devils did manage one victory on the day, with Fiorenza picking up a win at No. 6 singles to close out the afternoon. After squeaking by 7-5 in the opening frame, the junior won the second set handily 6-0.

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FDU returns to the courts tomorrow, taking on SUNY Delhi at 3:30 p.m.