ANNVILLE, Pa. – Lebanon Valley swept the three doubles matches, then captured four of six singles contests en route to a 7-2 win over Eastern University in non-conference men’s tennis action and the Valley’s home opener Tuesday afternoon at the LVC Tennis Courts.

Senior Erik Vargo, sophomore Jared Zeigler, and junior Shawn Becker were all double-winners for Lebanon Valley (2-5).

In doubles action, Zeigler and senior Stu Hartman picked up an 8-3 win at the No. 1 slot while Vargo and Becker teamed up for an 8-2 at the second flight. Freshmen Jonathan Gingrich and Matt Hotchkiss added an 8-4 win at No. 3 doubles.

Vargo and freshman Matt Grodzinski won at first and fourth singles, respectively, and both players pushed their record to 7-3 on the season. Zeigler captured a win at No. 5 singles while Becker prevailed at No. 6 singles.

Lebanon Valley returns to action on Thursday, when it visits York (Pa.) at 3 p.m. in another non-conference match.

SINGLES
1. Erik Vargo (LV) def. Nathan Seifert, 6-2, 6-3
2. Eric Walter (E) def. Stu Hartman, 6-4, 6-2
3. Eric Sauder (E) def. Zach Kaufman, 6-4, 7-5
4. Matt Grodzinski (LV) def. Taylor Kiser, 6-2, 6-2
5. Jared Zeigler (LV) def. Jonathon Falcone, 6-0, 6-0
6. Shawn Becker (LV) def. Case Ronan, 6-4, 6-0

DOUBLES
1. Hartman/Zeigler (LV) def. Seifert/Walter, 8-3
2. Vargo/Becker (LV) def. Sauder/Ronan, 8-2
3. Jonathan Gingrich/Matt Hotchkiss (LV) def. Kiser/ Falcone, 8-4

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