WEST POINT, N.Y. – Colgate Men's Tennis competed on the regional stage this past weekend as six athletes took part in the ITA Regional Invite. 

Ben Graham, Mike Thomas, and Max Litton made program history as they were the first Raiders to make it past the first round. 

The ITA Regional Invitational is just one of 85 regional competitions held nationwide with some of the best tennis players in college, regional singles champions and finalists qualifying for the season-ending national competition. 

"We competed very well against the best teams in the Northeast with Litton, Graham, and Thomas winning main draw matches. Selati and Lee also won in the backdraw" said Head Coach Bobby Pennington.

SINGLES 
Max Litton
W, 6-2, 6-1 (R128)
L, 2-6, 5-7 (R64)

Ben Graham
W, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1) (R128)
L, 0-6, 0-6 (R64)

Mike Thomas 
W, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 (R128)
L, 1-6, 2-6 (R64)

Jack Selati 
L, 1-6, 4-6 (R128)

Aidan Lee
L, 3-6, 0-6 (R128)

Josh Israel
L, 2-6, 5-7 (R128)

DOUBLES 
Jack Selati / Mike Thomas 
L, 3-8

Max Litton / Aidan Lee 
L, 6-8 

CONSOLATION
Jack Selati 
W, 6-1, 6-2

Aidan Lee
W, 6-2, 6-4

Josh Israel
L, 5-7, 5-7

FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Bobby Pennington

"There were definitely some firsts as far as ITAs go, first time we got six guys in the singles draw and first time three advanced in singles in the main draw.

"Overall,  we played four high quality invites in the last five weeks and really showcased our depth and culture. Once we fine tune our doubles,  I think we are capable of big moves in the spring. Our goals include a winning season, competitive seeds, and to advance in the league tournament we're hosting."

UP NEXT 
Men's Tennis takes the rest of the fall and winter off to gear up for their championship season this spring. Colgate will be hosting the Patriot League Championships this spring.