BRONX, N.Y. — Junior Declan O'Flynn picked up his team-leading eighth singles victory of the season, but the Holy Cross men's tennis team was defeated by Fordham 6-1 at the Hawthorn/Rooney Tennis Courts. The Crusaders fall to 2-15 on the year, while the Rams improve to 6-9 overall.

Sophomore William Kelleher and sophomore Connor Nelson opened the day with a 7-6 victory over Toi Kobayashi and Jofre Segarra at No. 2 doubles, but Fordham had wins at No. 1 and No. 3 to claim the doubles point. 

In singles action, O'Flynn posted a 7-6, 7-5 over Aaron Ventura at No. 6 to give Holy Cross a point. But the Rams won the remaining five singles matches to claim the overall victory.

The Crusaders return to action on Friday, April 22, when they play host to Assumption at 4:00 p.m.