ALLIANCE, Ohio – The Mount Union men's tennis team ran its record to 7-0 on the season with a 7-2 win over Franciscan Saturday in Alliance, Ohio.

The Purple Raiders are now a perfect 7-0, while Franciscan falls to 2-7 on season.

Rob DeMarco (North Canton/Hoover) defeated Zack Quiza 6-2, 6-0, in the two spot and Jeff Williams (Cleveland Heights/St.Edwards) defeated Luke Merry 6-2, 6-2 in the four spot.

Franciscan (2-7) took one singles and one doubles match for its two points.

Mount Union opens Ohio Athletic Conference play next Saturday, March 29 at 1 pm against Ohio Northern in Alliance.

Mount Union 7, Franciscan 2

Singles:

Paul Jarzynka def. Malcolm Leake 6-2, 6-2
Rob DeMarco def. Zack Quiza 6-2, 6-0
Ben Swope def. David Freytag 6-2, 6-2
Jeff Williams def. Luke Merry 6-2, 6-2
Pat Yackmack def. Rob Butcher 6-2, 6-2
Dominic Marino def. Joe Staniszweksi 6-0, 6-0

Doubles:

Jarzynka/Quiza def. DeMarco/Swope 8-9
Leake/Williams def. Freutas/Merry 9-7
Chase Krummel/Josh Duerr def. Butcher/Staniszweski 8-1