Box Score QUEENS, N.Y. – Visiting Binghamton men's tennis (11-9, 6-1 NEC) won the doubles point and three of the first four singles matches to topple LIU (7-6, 4-1 NEC) 4-3 in an NEC match Sunday night at Cunningham Park. The win, BU's sixth in its last nine matches, also pinned a first conference loss on the Sharks.

Sophomore William Morais Binnie and freshman Filipe Costa were double-winners to pace the Bearcats. Binnie teamed with classmate James McPherson for a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles. He then was first off the court in singles after a 6-4, 6-1 win at No. 1.

Costa improved to 23-6, 15-3 in duals with his three-set win at No. 2 singles – a victory that clinched the team win. It was his 12th singles win in his last 13 matches. Earlier, Costa paired with sophomore Andrew Fang for a 6-4 triumph at No. 3 doubles to clinch the doubles point.

"It was a really strong performance tonight," head coach Nick Zieziula said. "Our doubles got back on track, locked in on our key fundamentals and Filipe continues to be absolutely nails. He plays with the mentality and maturity of a senior, always positive and laser focused."

The Bearcats close out their dual match schedule next weekend in Western Pennsylvania at Duquesne (Fri.) and St. Francis (Sat.).

Binghamton 4, LIU 3
DOUBLES
1. James McPherson/William Morais Binnie (BU) def. Mathieu Vinet/Alessandro Danna (LIU), 6-3
2. Philip Hible/Daniel Ostap (LIU) led Ronin Lotlikar/Kyle Weekes (BU), 5-4, unfinished
3. Filipe Costa/Andrew Fang (BU) def. Leon Harder/Victor Sjostrom (LIU), 6-4

Order of Finish: 1,3

SINGLES
1. William Morais Binnie (BU) def. Philip Hible (LIU), 6-4, 6-1
2. Filipe Costa (BU) def. Leon Harder (LIU), 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-1
3. Ronin Lotlikar (BU) def. Victor Sjostrom (LIU), 6-3, 6-2
4. Mathieu Vinet (LIU) def. Zubin Omar (BU), 7-6 (4), 6-1
5. Alessandro Danna (LIU) def. Kyle Weekes (BU), 1-6, 6-3, 6-3
6. Danila Ishchanka (LIU) def. Andrew Fang (BU), 6-2, 6-3

Order of Finish: 1,3,4,2,6,5