ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Ithaca College men's tennis team returned to the win column with a 9-0 victory over visiting Elmira College in a dual match Wednesday afternoon at Glazer Arena. Ithaca moved to 7-6 overall and 5-1 in the Empire 8 with the victory. Elmira stands at 5-7 overall and 2-4 in the E8.
 
Ithaca ran through the doubles matches to build a 3-0 lead. Joey Hanf and Alex Krugman won 8-3 at third doubles to start things, followed by David Andersen and Wes Davis with an 8-4 win at first doubles. Chris Hayes and Griffin Reid wrapped up the doubles sweep with an 8-3 win in the second spot.
 
All but one of the singles matches were decided in straight sets. Hanf and Davis were the first two matches off the courts and clinched the team victory. Chris Hayes won 6-3, 7-5 at third and Griffin Reid pulled out a 3-6, 6-2, 10-6 comeback victory at first singles. Nate Wolf and Kyle Van Delden wrapped up the shutout victory.
 
Ithaca has clinched a berth in the Empire 8 tournament, which will be held May 3-4 at Nazareth College. The Bombers will return to action April 25 and 26 with dual matches at Alfred and Houghton.
 
Ithaca 9, Elmira 0
04/16/14 at Ithaca, N.Y.
(Glazer Arena)
 
 Singles competition
1. Griffin Reid (IC) def. Pavle Vashakidze (ELMIRA) 3-6, 6-2, 10-6
2. Wes Davis (IC) def. Keith Bujak (ELMIRA) 6-0, 6-2
3. Chris Hayes (IC) def. Sam Pine (ELMIRA) 6-3, 7-5
4. Joey Hanf (IC) def. Austin Mansell (ELMIRA) 6-2, 6-2
5. Nate Wolf (IC) def. Satchal Waters (ELMIRA) 7-5, 6-2
6. Kyle VanDelden (IC) def. Scott Ferron (ELMIRA) 7-5, 6-0
 
 Doubles competition
1. David Andersen/Wes Davis (IC) def. Keith Bujak/Sam Pine (ELMIRA) 8-4
2. Chris Hayes/Griffin Reid (IC) def. Austin Mansell/Satchal Waters (ELMIRA) 8-3
3. Joey Hanf/Alex Krugman (IC) def. Scott Ferron/Pavle Vashakidze (ELMIRA) 8-3
 
Team Records:
Elmira 5-7, 2-4 E8
Ithaca 7-6, 5-1 E8

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (4,2,3,1,6,5)