Delaware Continues Action at Seventh Annual Villanova Invitational

Saturday, September 16

Villanova, Pa.

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Villanova Invitational

Delaware Continues Action at Seventh Annual Villanova Invitational

9/16/2017 10:30:00 PM | Men's Tennis

By: Delaware Athletics

VILLANOVA, Pa. – The Hens continued action Saturday at the Seventh Annual Villanova Invitational with four wins.

Delaware defeated Saint Joseph's, 2-1, while falling to Villanova, 2-1 (twice) and La Salle (3-0) in the weekend format of playing one doubles and two singles matches against one opponent.

Freshman Justice Jones (Laurel, Md./JTCC School) paired with sophomore Curran Verma (Gaithersburg, Md./Laurel Springs) to open the day with a 7-6 (6) victory over SJU's Mike Santa Luica and Sam Sauter. Verma followed with a 6-3, 6-2 singles decision against Sauter to give the Hens the 2-1 win.

The duo improved to 3-0 on the season by topping Villanova's Alastair Hurry and Matt Phelps, 6-2.

Sophomore Luis Marcano (Kralendijk, Bonaire/Sagemont (Fla.)) also collected a win for the Blue Hens as he fought out the 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory versus Daniel Martinez (Villanova).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

· September 17 – Seventh Annual Villanova Invitational – Villanova, Pa.

· September 22-24 – Navy Joe Hunt Invitational – Annapolis, Md.

· October 6-8 – Mount St. Mary's Invitational – Emmitsburg, Md.

MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182