SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's tennis team had a number of players gain some experience this fall at the Harvard Invitational, where the team competed against Harvard and Boston University over the weekend.

"This was a micro event to get some guys extra work," said head coach Ron Gendron. "I was very pleased with their effort and attitude."

Sophomore Scott Plutt (Weston, Fla.) recorded the team's best finish at 2-2, including a 6-4, 7-6 win over BU's Mario Sandoval. The sophomore also teamed up with senior John Templeman (Midland, Mich.) for a 6-3 edge over Harvard's Samuel Beren and Logan Weber.

Senior Oliver Welsh (San Diego, Calif.) also captured a singles victory against BU, defeating Marc Sable, 7-5, 6-4.

"Scott's win in singles win big and overall he had a solid weekend," said Gendron. "Oliver's victory on Saturday was a solid win against a very good opponent."

HARVARD INVITATIONAL (3-9)

Boston U. vs. Bryant

Singles

Oliver Welsh def. Marc Sable, 7-5, 6-4

Mario Sandoval def. John Templeman, 6-1, 6-2

Satyajit Simhadri def. Guido Argentini, 6-3, 6-2

Scott Plutt def. Mario Sandoval, 6-4, 7-6 

Doubles

Marc Sable / Jake De Vries def. Oliver Welsh / Guido Argentini, 6-3

Lucas Bombonatti / Satyajit Simhardi def. Scott Plutt / John Templeman, 6-3

Bryant vs. Harvard

Singles

Xavier Gonzalez def. Guido Argentini, 6-3, 6-1

Samuel Beren def. Scott Plutt, 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (8)

Andy Zhou def. Oliver Welsh, 6-3, 6-4

Samuel Beren def. John Templeman, 6-4, 6-4

Doubles

Scott Plutt / John Templeman def. Andy Zhou / Xavier Gonzalez, 6-3

Samuel Beren / Logan Weber def. Oliver Welsh / Guido Argentini, 6-4