Men's Tennis: Pratt 6, Berkeley 3

Men's Tennis: Pratt 6, Berkeley 3

Release courtesy of Pratt Athletics

BROOKLYN -- Pratt Institute evened its record at 6-6 and completed another sweep of Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play at 5-0 for a third year in a row with its 6-3 win over visiting Berkeley (NY) College on Saturday at the ARC.

Senior Sergio Yarritu earned a 10-1 win over Thinh Nguyen and teamed with Eli Eskenazifor an 8-1 victory over Nguyen and Herder Pisco in top doubles. In No. 2 singles, Eskenazi earned a 10-3 win over Omar Durrani.

Elsewhere, Pratt's Nick Minichiello bested Pisco 10-7 and paired with Shane Davis for an 8-3 second doubles win.

The win gives the Cannoneers three straight 5-0 seasons in HVIAC play.

In non-conference play, Yarritu and Eskenazi bested Matt Prendergrast and Michael Pottieger, 8-3, in No. 1 singles, which was Pratt's only victory against the University of Scranton as the Royals earned an 8-1 victory Saturday.

At 6-7 and 5-0 in HVIAC play, Pratt prepares for the HVIAC Tournament at the USTA National Tennis Center.