The St. John Fisher College men's tennis team clinched the No. 3 seed in the Empire 8 Conference championship on Saturday, as the Cardinals cruised to a 9-0 win at Utica College.  The victory raises Fisher's record to 9-8 overall and 5-2 in the Empire 8 Conference.  The win also pushes Fisher's winning streak to five matches.
 
Fisher swept all three doubles matches to take the early lead.   Nathaniel Ligon and Jacob Zarzycki won 8-4 at first doubles, while Adam Moran and Daniel Tedesco picked up an 8-2 win at second doubles.  Robin Lalisse and Vichaka Khoy won all eight games at third doubles.

In singles action, Pat McGrath won it straight sets (6-3, 6-1) at first singles, while senior Sheldon Mitchell cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 victory at second singles.  Ligon (third), Zarzycki (fourth), Moran (fifth) and Kyle Stich (sixth) all won their singles match, 6-0, 6-0.

Fisher will return to action on Saturday in the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference Championship and will square off against No. 2 Ithaca College.  The match will be play outdoors at Nazareth College.  If there is inclement weather, the match will be played at Mendon Racquet Club.