Holy Cross falls to Loyola in Patriot League Tournament

HAMILTON, N.Y. — Junior Connor Nelson and freshman Patrick Ling both posted singles victories, but the Holy Cross men’s tennis team was defeated by Loyola (Md.) 4-2 in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament at the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts. The Greyhounds improve to 7-15 on the year and move on to face top-seed Navy in the quarterfinals, while the Crusaders finish the season at 7-13 overall. In doubles action, junior William Kelleher and senior Declan O’Flynn began the day with a 6-2 win over Oliver Davey and Harry Zeiders at the No. 2 spot. But Loyola came…