GREENVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 23) -- The Thiel College Men's Tennis team opened its fall season with a 6-1 non-conference defeat against Penn State Altoona Wednesday evening from Tomcat Tennis Courts. 

The Tomcats sit at 0-1 while the Lions rise to 1-0.

Bret Vilage (North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin) collected a victory at No. 1 singles, topping Ivan Bene 6-3, 7-6 (2). Pierson Badowski (Grove City, Pa./Grove City) was competitive at No. 3 singles, but fell 6-1, 6-2. 

Thiel is back in action Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. against Alfred in a home tilt.