ABINGTON, Pa. – Visiting Rutgers Camden posted a 7-2 decision over Penn State Abington in NEAC Conference men's tennis action Wednesday afternoon. The Scarlet Raptors improved to 8-5 overall and undefeated with a 4-0 record in NEAC action, while the Nittany Lions dropped to 10-6 overall and 2-2 in league play.
Rutgers managed to edge the Nittany Lions with two doubles win with an 8-1 and 8-2 decision at No. 1 and 2, respectively. However, the duos of
Jordan Domsky and
Matthew Wolff teamed up and took down Adil Ismaa'eel and Mitch Lacsamana at No. 3 slot with a 8-2 decision for the point to keep Abington in contention.
The Scarlet Raptors appeared to be headed for a singles sweep, capturing No. 1 singles in straight sets but the hosts bounced back to capture No. 2 singles as
Nigel Hopkinson won in an epic fashion. After winning the first set 6-3 over Aaron Hartman, Hopkinson began to struggle in the second with a 1-6 decision before storming back in the third to not only get the edge with a 7-6 but managed to out hustle his opponent for the 7-3 tiebreaker and the point for Abington.
Rutgers then swept the last four singles spot, No. 3-6 for the win.
Monte Dunson and
Matthew Wolff forced a tie after two sets, but fell short in the third with a 10-4 and 10-8 score, respectively.
Abington will continue conference play on Thursday, April 19
th as it hosts Lancaster Bible College at 3:30 p.m.
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Singles competition |
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1. Ryan Airo (RUTM1213) def. Jordan Domsky (PSAM1213) 6-3, 6-1 |
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2. Nigel Hopkinson (PSAM1213) def. Aaron Hartman (RUTM1213) 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7-3) |
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3. Adil Ismaa'eel (RUTM1213) def. Steven Ly (PSAM1213) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 |
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4. Terry Long (RUTM1213) def. Ross Raddi (PSAM1213) 6-1, 6-0 |
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5. Ken Stubblefield (RUTM1213) def. Monte Dunson (PSAM1213) 4-6, 6-4, 10-4 |
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6. Mitch Lacsamana (RUTM1213) def. Matthew Wolff (PSAM1213) 2-6, 6-2, 10-8 |
