PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia University men's tennis team was defeated by visiting Roberts Wesleyan, 8-1, in a non-conference match Friday morning at the Legacy Youth Tennis Center.

Philadelphia is now 3-4 overall after having its winning streak stopped at three. The Redhawks improve to 4-1 overall and has won four matches in a row.

The Rams' lone point came from senior Ayman Barakat (Kharkiv, Ukraine/Kharkiv Specialized English School #3). In the number one singles flight, Barakat defeated Beka Buchukuri in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. He is now 4-1 in number one singles matches this season.

Philadelphia returns to action with a match against Division I Temple on Thursday, March 6 at the Legacy Youth Tennis Center starting at 1 p.m.

Doubles
1. Charles Farres/Sam Thorold (RWCM) def. Nail Rachidi/Houston Ward (PHI-M) 8-0
2. Beka Buchukuri/Julio Toledo (RWCM) def. Ayman Barakat/Chris Casamassima (PHI-M) 8-3
3. Robert Beer/Emanuel Rauchle (RWCM) def. Dylan Bhaerman/Long Vo (PHI-M) 8-4

Singles
1. Ayman Barakat (PHI-M) def. Beka Buchukuri (RWCM) 6-2, 6-4
2. Charles Farres (RWCM) def. Houston Ward (PHI-M) 6-2, 6-2
3. Sam Thorold (RWCM) def. Chris Casamassima (PHI-M) 6-2, 6-3
4. Julio Toledo (RWCM) def. Nail Rachidi (PHI-M) 6-1, 6-1
5. Robert Beer (RWCM) def. Long Vo (PHI-M) 6-1, 6-2
6. Emanuel Rauchle (RWCM) def. Matthew Gernmani (PHI-M) 6-0, 6-1