RINDGE, N.H.- Bentley University opened its fall season with a 9-0 sweep of Franklin Pierce on Wednesday in Northeast-10 men's tennis action.  Five players won both their singles and doubles matches to lead the way.

Senior Rodrigo Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil/Chapel School) was among those getting his season started in strong form. He defeated Jared Taylor 6-1, 6-0 in top-flight singles, and teamed with sophomore Raghav Tanna (Burlington, Mass./Burlington) to defeat Christopher Brewer and Keith Bujak 8-5 in top-flight doubles.

The Falcons, who are now 32-2 over the last three-plus seasons in NE-10 matches, head to Philadelphia next for the ITA East Regional beginning Saturday.

Box Score

At Rindge, N.H.

Bentley 9, Franklin Pierce 0

Doubles

1. Rodrigo Ribeiro/Raghav Tanna (BEN) def. Christopher Brewer/Keith Bujak (FPU) 8-5

2. Jimmy Rindo/Andrew Waddington (BEN) def. Jared Taylor/Drew Bennett (FPU) 8-1

3. Peter Koopman/Alex DeMuth (BEN) def. Mikie Connor/Brandon Turmelle (FPU) 8-1

Singles

1. Rodrigo Ribeiro (BEN) def. Jared Taylor (FPU) 6-1, 6-0

2. Jimmy Rindo (BEN) def. Christopher Brewer (FPU) 6-4, 6-0

3. Andrew Waddington (BEN) def. Drew Bennett (FPU) 6-1, 6-1

4. Raghav Tanna (BEN) def. Keith Bujak (FPU) 6-0, 6-3

5. Peter Koopman (BEN) def. Mikie Connor (FPU) 8-1

6. Evan Chomka (BEN) def. Brandon Turmelle (FPU) 8-0