ELKINS – The Davis & Elkins College Men's Tennis program dropped a non-conference battle with West Liberty on Tuesday, falling 7-2 at the Thomas Tennis Center.
 
The Senators fell behind in doubles play, dropping all three matches, including a pair of tight points.
 
Ivan Bonderanko and Tare Mariga fell in a close 8-5 battle in No. 1 doubles. However, Jack Clifton and Tristram Spitsnaugle had an even tighter battle in the No. 3 match, falling in a tie breaker 9-8 (10-3).
 
In singles action, Mariga and Matthew Alexander both had come-from-behind wins to secure the two points for the Senators.
 
Mariga won the No. 2 match against Santiago Gutierrez 4-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-7).
 
Alexander defeated Camilo Moncayo 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the No. 4 match.
 
Samuel Vallieres also picked up a set win, earning the first set against Luke Flanagan, but fell in the No. 5 match 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-2).
 
The Senators will return to action on Saturday in an exhibition match against Harford CC at the Thomas Tennis Center. The match is set for a 12 p.m. start.
 
Doubles
1. Baptiste Perrin/Santiago Gutierrez (WL) def. Ivan Bonderanko/Tare Mariga (D&E) 8-5
2. Matt Tully/Luke Flanagan (WL) def. Matthew Alexander/Samuel Vallieres (D&E) 8-2
3. Pablo Cimorra/Camilo Moncayo (WL) def. Jack Clifton/Tristram Spitsnaugle (D&E) 9-8 (10-3)
 
Singles
1. Baptiste Perrin (WL) def. Ivan Bonderanko (D&E) 6-0, 6-1
2. Tare Mariga (D&E) def. Santiago Gutierrez (WL) 4-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-7)
3. Matt Tully (WL) def. Jack Clifton (D&E) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
4. Matthew Alexander (D&E) def. Camilo Moncayo (WL) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
5. Luke Flanagan (WL) def. Samuel Vallieres (D&E) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-2)
6. Pablo Cimorra (WL) def. Tristram Spitsnaugle (D&E) 6-2, 6-0