Powerful Oneonta Moves Past Hawks

NEW PALTZ — Perennial men’s tennis power SUNY Oneonta proved too tough an opponent for SUNY New Paltz on Friday afternoon, defeating the Hawks 8-1 at the university Air Structure.

Freshman Bobby Calise had New Paltz’s lone win at fifth singles, 6-3, 6-1, over Rudy Bembry. All of the Hawks’ losses came in straight sets.

New Paltz will host another powerful regional opponent, Rensselaer, on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

COLLEGIATE MEN’S TENNIS

Oneonta 8, New Paltz 1

Singles:

1. Scott Dredge (O) def. Ed Paulinski (NP), 6-1, 6-2.

2. Greg Dehaas (O) def. Andrew Lehr (NP), 6-0, 6-0.

3. Pat O’Toole (O) def. Brian Palmenteri (NP), 6-0, 6-0.

4. Mike Ruger (O) def. Bradley Breakstone (NP), 6-0, 6-1.

5. Bobby Calise (NP) def. Rudy Bembry (O), 6-2, 6-4.

6. Justin Wiesenthal (O) def. David Bridglall (NP), 6-3, 6-1.

Doubles:

1. Greg Dehaas/Scott Dredge (O) def. Andrew Lehr/Ed Paulinski (NP), 8-3.

2. Pat O’Toole/ B.J. VanDerwoude (O) def. Brian Palmenteri/Nilay Oo (NP), 8-0.

3. Brad Lieberman/Mike Ruger (O) def. Bradley Breakstone/Bobby Calise (NP), 8-2.

Team Records: Oneonta 6-2, New Paltz 2-5.