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Men's Tennis

Bobcats Battle in Doubleheader at Penn State Altoona

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Pitt-Greensburg faced a tough road test on Saturday, dropping both ends of an AMCC doubleheader to Penn State Altoona at the Adler Tennis Courts.


Game 1 – Penn State Altoona 7, Pitt-Greensburg 0

Pitt-Greensburg opened the afternoon looking to set the tone in doubles play, but Altoona claimed all three matches to secure the early advantage. The closest contest came at No. 2 doubles, where Jack Norris and Jack Schiffhauer battled to a 6-4 decision before coming up just short.

In singles action, the Bobcats continued to compete across the lineup. Schiffhauer delivered a strong opening set at No. 2 singles, pushing his opponent in a tight 7-5 set before falling 6-2 in the second. Michael Opal also showed resilience at the top spot, fighting through a 6-3 first set.

Despite the effort, Altoona maintained control throughout singles play, winning all six matches in straight sets to secure the sweep.


Game 2 – Penn State Altoona 7, Pitt-Greensburg 0

In the second match of the day, Pitt-Greensburg once again looked to find momentum in doubles. The pairing of Michael Opal and Jack Norris produced the team's most competitive result, falling 6-4 at No. 2 doubles.

Moving into singles, the Bobcats continued to battle against a deep Altoona lineup. Daniel Cipcic highlighted the effort at No. 6 singles, putting together a competitive 6-4 opening set before Altoona pulled away in the second.

Across the remaining flights, Pitt-Greensburg fought through long rallies and tough points, but Altoona's consistency proved decisive, as the hosts completed another 7-0 victory.

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Players Mentioned

Michael Opal

Michael Opal

Junior
Jack Norris

Jack Norris

Freshman
Daniel Cipcic

Daniel Cipcic

Freshman
Jack Schiffhauer

Jack Schiffhauer

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Michael Opal

Michael Opal

Junior
Jack Norris

Jack Norris

Freshman
Daniel Cipcic

Daniel Cipcic

Freshman
Jack Schiffhauer

Jack Schiffhauer

Freshman