Sept. 17, 2003

MILLERSVILLE, PA. - Aaron Kusza and John Toppel captured their singles and doubles matches to help lead Villanova to a 7-0 defeat of Millersville on Tuesday afternoon in non-conference action.

Kusza posted a 6-2, 6-1 decision at No. 1 singles, while Toppel put up scores of 6-1, 6-0 at second singles. The pair then teamed at No. 1 doubles for an 8-1 defeat of Greg Bennet and Evan McConaghy.

Wildcat newcomers Alex Villalobos and Angel Rubio won their respective singles matches, while Ricardo Baraldi and Carl Fenzl also came away with singles victories.

Villanova (1-0) returns to action on Sunday at 12 p.m. at Fordham.

ResultsSingles:1. Aaron Kusza (VU) def. Greg Bennet (MU), 6-2, 6-1.2. John Toppel (VU) def. Evan McConaghy (MU), 6-1, 6-0.3. Ricardo Baraldi (VU) def. Brandon Kessler (MU), 6-1, 6-0.4. Alex Villalobos (VU) def. Sean Betesh (MU), 6-1, 6-3.5. Angel Rubio (VU) def. Scott Smith (MU), 6-1, 6-0.6. Carl Fenzl (VU) def. Fred Lombard (MU), 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles:1. Kusza/Toppel (VU) def. Bennet/McConaghy (MU), 8-1.2. Baraldi/Kaster (VU) def. Kessler/Smith (MU), 8-5.3. Rubio/Villalobos (VU) def. Betesh/Lombard (MU), 8-2.