ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher College men's tennis team opened its new season on Sunday as the Cardinals fell to visiting RIT, 9-0, in a non-conference bout at Midtown Athletic Center.  With the loss, Fisher is now 0-1 while the Tigers are 2-0 after defeating Nazareth earlier in the day.

In singles play, senior Dustin McCullough had a tough draw in the first flight before falling, 6-2, 6-4.  Sean Danahy nearly took the opening set at third singles before losing 6-4, 6-1 while Jordan O'Connell was undone at second singles, 6-1, 6-2.

In doubles play, McCullough and O'Connell had a strong showing before coming up short, 8-3.

Fisher is back in action next weekend as it competes in the ITA Regional Tournament in Geneva.