Drexel Dragons Secure Hard-Fought Road Victory Over Navy Men’s Tennis
ANNAPOLIS – The Drexel men’s tennis team won a close road match against Navy on Friday, 4-3, in Maryland.
Match Recap
The Dragons battled to a 4-3 victory, showcasing resilience in both doubles and singles play. The match was characterized by several closely contested sets and a dramatic comeback performance from Drexel’s Will Burridge.
Doubles Play
Drexel secured one doubles victory, with Will Burridge and Tarek Mo Erlewein defeating their Navy opponents 6-4. However, the other two doubles matches went in favor of Navy, with scores of 7-6 and 7-5.
“Burridge, Will/Mo Erlewein, Tarek def. Cutone, George/Kim, Jason – 6-4”
Navy Athletics Box Score
Singles Competition
The singles competition proved to be equally competitive. Drexel claimed four of the six singles matches. Joshua Guzman secured a straight-set victory, while Lun Obrul and Antonio Franquis too won in straight sets.
The most dramatic match of the day came from Will Burridge, who faced a tough opponent in Steve Nguyen. Burridge dropped the first set 6-7 but rallied to win the next two sets 7-5 and 7-5, securing a crucial point for the Dragons.
“Burridge, Will def. Nguyen, Steve – 6-7, 7-5, 7-5”
Navy Athletics Box Score
Unfortunately, Anthony Moukarzel fell in two sets.
Looking Ahead
The Dragons return to the court on Sunday, February 22, when they host Bucknell.
FAQ
- Who won the match? Drexel defeated Navy 4-3.
- Who was the key player for Drexel? Will Burridge secured a crucial victory in a three-set match.
- Where was the match played? The match was played in Annapolis, Maryland.
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