WEST POINT, N.Y. – Colgate men's tennis return to Hamilton after participating in the Army West Point Opening on Saturday and Sunday.
Head Coach
Bobby Pennington hit 300 career men's matches Sunday against The University of North Dakota. "Very surreal and incomprehensible I've reached 300 matches coached for the men. I am beyond proud to have a winning record overall. This is a testament to our players and their loyalty and dedication to our brand and unique culture" said coach Pennington.
Pennington continued "A special shout-out to my loyal supervisor
Jamie Mitchell and assistants
Jake Sandler and
Rob Israel and our Racquetbuster nation. I also wouldn't be here without the support of my wife Jenny and kids Mia, Cliff, and Parker. Hopefully, 300 more ahead, Go Gate."
Men's tennis took part in a two-day event against three quality programs in Rider, Army, and the University of North Dakota.
Saturday
Colgate faced off against Rider to open up the spring season. The Raiders battled hard but fell short by a score of 3-4 in the doubles point.
The Raiders moved on to face a strong Patriot League foe Army, falling short 1-6.
SCORES Vs. Rider
Doubles
Jack Selati /
Max Litton lost 2-6.
Mike Thomas /
Benito Vlassis lost 3-6.
Aidan Lee /
Tejas Gupta was up 4-2 but did not finish due to two wins in favor of Rider.
Singles
Selati lost 3-6, and 4-6.
Litton lost 6-3, 4-6, and 7-10.
Thomas lost 3-6, and 3-6.
Ben Graham won 6-2, 6-7-2, and 10-2.
Lee won 3-6, 6-1, and 10-4.
Mikey Weitz won 6-4, 2-6, and 11-9.
SCORES Vs. Army
Doubles
Tejas Gupta /
Aidan Lee lost 2-6.
Mason Caldwell /
John Fazli won 6-2.
Jack Selati /
Max Litton lost 7-6 (16-14) in a strong battle that decided the doubles point.
Singles
Selati lost 6-2, 1-6, and 8-10.
Litton lost 4-6 and 4-6.
Ben Graham lost 2-6 and 4-6.
Mike Thomas lost 4-6 and 4-6.
Lee lost 4-6 and 3-6.
Gupta won 3-6, 6-4, and 10-7.
Sunday
The Raiders battled hard against the Fighting Hawks but fell short by a score of 2-5.
Tejas Gupta blasted by his competition in the singles event.
SCORES Vs. University of North Dakota
Doubles
Jack Selati /
Max Litton lost 4-6.
Tejas Gupta /
Aidan Lee lost 2-6.
Mason Caldwell /
John Fazli did not finish due to two wins in favor of the Fighting Hawks but were up 4-3.
Singles
Selati lost 0-6 and 3-6.
Litton lost 0-6 and 5-7.
Ben Graham lost 7-6 (4), 3-6, and 4-10.
Lee won 7-5 and 7-6 (4).
Gupta won 6-4 and 6-1.
FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Bobby Pennington
"A very challenging high-level weekend against some elite teams for the boys. I thought they deserved better as we battled Army and North Dakota to the end and they are two elite five-star programs.
"We got off to a slow start against a much improved Rider team, but it was too little too late, this was a match we should and needed to win. Highlights of the weekend were winning all three matches at 6 singles with Gupta and Weitz and Caldwell and Fazli winning both at 3 dubs. Also,
Aidan Lee won two singles matches. Moving forward, we need to win the doubles point at the top. Things will not get easier as it's my most challenging schedule in 17 yrs."
UP NEXT
The Raiders take a few weeks off before returning to the courts in Pittsburgh, Pa. as they are set to face off against a strong Duquesne squad on Feb. 11.
