Men's Tennis Defeats Boston University, 4-2

June 21, 1999 | Men's Tennis

October 1, 1998

The Boston College mens tennis team defeated crosstown rival Boston University 4-2 in its first dual meet of the season.

Junior Nikolas Smith (Tucson, Ariz.) won his match at No. 3 in straight sets. He dropped only one game in a dominating 6-1, 6-0 victory.

Freshman Tim Brennan (Malden, Mass.) won a tough match at No. 5, 7-6, 7-5. Freshman Marc Lucero (San Diego, Calif.) also won in singles competition at No. 6, 6-3, 6-2.

The Eagles swept the doubles competition. Junior Anand Annigieri (Manchester, Conn.) and sophomore Jason Cowett (Del Mar, Calif.) won in the top spot, 8-4. Senior captain Chris Amundsen (Mercer Island, Wash.) teamed with Brennan for an 8-2 victory.

Smith and Lucero combined for an 8-5 doubles victory at No. 3.

BC returns to the courts on Wednesday, October 7 at 3 p.m. when it hosts New Hampshire.

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