SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University men's tennis team opened its fall season with a 7-0 victory over Nichols on Sunday at the Bryant Tennis Courts. 

The win is the first for head coach Jorge Isaias Ortiz-Garcia, who is in his first season with the Black and Gold. 

How it Happened

• Bryant won the doubles points, clinching with victories at No. 2 and No. 1.
• The Black and Gold secured the sweep with a 7-6 (7-4) win at No. 3 doubles.
• In singles, Bryant won all six matches in straight sets. 
• Jose Davila, Agustin Suarez and Daniel Baquero all won their first matches with the Bulldogs. 

Results

Singles competition
1. Davila (BRY) def. Zeis (NIC), 6-1, 6-2
2. Serra Sparrow (BRY) def. Schwarzmann (NIC), 6-4, 6-3
3. Suarez (BRY) def. Devet (NIC), 6-3, 6-3
4. Peterson (BRY) def. Hartmann (NIC), 6-4, 6-1
5. Baquero (BRY) def. Sobasi (NIC), 6-0, 6-0
6. Trejo (BRY) def. Matos (NIC), 6-1, 7-5
 
Doubles competition
1. Serra Sparrow/Davila (BRY) def. Zeis/Devet (NIC), 6-3
2. Suarez/Trejo (BRY) def. Hartmann/Matos (NIC), 6-1
3. Raissi/Baril (BRY) def. Schwarzmann/Dieckman (NIC), 7-6 (7-4)

Up Next
The Bulldogs return to the court this weekend with the Bryant Invitational.