Firebirds Fall to Rams 5-4 on Senior Day

Washington, DC: April 26, 2008--The Philadelphia University Rams defeated the UDC Firebirds 5-4 this afternoon in tennis action on the UDC Tennis Courts. This was the final match of the season for the Firebirds. It was also the culmination of the collegiate playing career of senior William Kellibrew. Coach Alexander presented Mr. Kellibrew with a gift and thanked him for his contributions to the tennis program.

Match Results:

 Singles competition
1. KAYTAN,Arda (UDC-M) def. NOVESKY,Anders (PU) 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
2. ALEXANDER,Kirk (UDC-M) def. RICHTER,Alex (PU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-0
3. WYLLIE,Adrian (UDC-M) def. BURNIER,Boo (PU) 1-6, 6-4, 7-6
4. MCAVOY,Tom (PU) def. KELLIBREW, William (UDC-M) 6-4 (6-1), 4-6, 6-1
5. ABATE,Mike (PU) def. GOURDINE,Daniel (UDC-M) 6-4, 6-2
6. JAROZ,Borys (PU) def. No player (UDC-M), by default

 Doubles competition
1. ALEXANDER,Kirk/KELLIBREW, William (UDC-M) def. RICHTER,Alex/MCAVOY,Tom (PU) 8-6
2. NOVESKY,Anders/BURNIER,Boo (PU) def. KAYTAN,Arda/WYLLIE,Adrian (UDC-M) 8-3
3. ABATE,Mike/HUTTER,Seppi (PU) def. No player/No player (UDC-M), by default

Match Notes:
University of the D.C. 4-5