Moraga, Calif.-While on the road the Tigers pulled out all the stops against the Gaels and went for the victory.  After a grueling match Pacific picked up the win with a final overall match score of 4-3. The pressure was really on the Tigers after they dropped the doubles point to the Gaels, however in the singles events the Tigers secured the No. 2, 3, 5, and 6 positions to aid in the Tiger victory.

After the match had concluded, Director of Tennis and Head Men's Tennis Coach Ryan Redondo stated, "Huge clinch once again 4-3. This was a team victory and again Sem came through to close it out 7-6 in the third. I am really proud of this team."

Freshman standout Sem Verbeek had yet another impressive week aiding in the Tiger's victory. His singles record is now an impressive 5-1 which includes opponents from ranked teams as well. The fate of his match had been resting upon his shoulders as he faced Thomas Manner in the No. 2 spot.  Verbeek reigned supreme in the third set to secure the win.

Another Tiger that had an impressive week is sophomore Denis Stolyarov who shut out opponent Thomas Hunt 6-0, 6-0 to aid in the Tigers victory.

The Tigers are now 4-2 and 1-0 in the Big West Conference.

Match Results:

Doubles:
1. Alex Golding/Sem Verbeek (PAC) def. Jesse Kiuru/Joakim Norstrom (SMC) 8-5
2. Thomas Manner/Samuel Bloore (SMC)  def. Ben Mirkin/Denis Stolyarov (PAC) 8-6
3. Seif El Sherbini/ Thomas Hunt (SMC) def. Alex Hamilton/Daniel Alameh (PAC) 8-5 

Singles:
1. Jesse Kiuru (SMC) def. Alex Golding (PAC) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
2. Sem Verbeek (PAC) def. Thomas Manner (SMC) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(4)
3. Ben Mirkin (PAC) def. Joakim Norstrom (SMC) 7-6(3), 6-2
4. Seif El Sherbini (SMC) def. Alex Hamilton (PAC) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 
5. Daniel Alameh (PAC) def. Samuel Bloore (SMC) 6-0, 6-1
6. Denis Stolyarov (PAC) def. Thomas Hunt (SMC) 6-0, 6-0

Match Score: Pacific 4 Saint Mary's College 3