University of Delaware Athletics
Sunday, February 2
Elkton, MD
12:00 PM
University of Delaware
6
vs
1
Connecticut
Freshman Liam Hedlund
Photo by: Sarah Boekholder
Delaware Picks Up 6-1 Triumph Over Connecticut
2/2/2020 6:03:00 PM | Men's Tennis
ELKTON, Md. – The Blue Hens captured their fourth win of the season Sunday afternoon with its 6-1 victory over Connecticut at Elkton Indoor Tennis.
The Huskies picked up the team doubles point, but Delaware cruised in singles play for the win.
Milo Nagle led off by topping Evan Powell, 6-2, 6-0, in the sixth slot before James Wilkinson posted the 6-1, 6-0 win versus Rami Scheetz in the top spot.
Luis Molina collected his team-leading 10th victory of the year by defeating John Michael Holtmann in No. 2 singles.
Guilherme Valdoleiros clinched the match in the third flight with his 6-4, 6-0 decision against Yili Zheng.
Justice Jones registered the 6-2, 6-2 win over Christian Provenzano in the fourth slot while Liam Hedlund came from behind to overcome Nicholas Gore, 3-6, 6-2, 10-6, in the fifth spot.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"This was a great overall effort today from the guys and we are continuing to play with confidence and boldness. This will be a short week for us but we will continue to learn and improve as we prepare for Fairleigh Dickinson this coming Friday."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, February 7 – Fairleigh Dickinson at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
· Sunday, February 9 – Quinnipiac at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
· Sunday, February 16 – Lehigh at Delaware – 4:30 p.m. – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
The Huskies picked up the team doubles point, but Delaware cruised in singles play for the win.
Milo Nagle led off by topping Evan Powell, 6-2, 6-0, in the sixth slot before James Wilkinson posted the 6-1, 6-0 win versus Rami Scheetz in the top spot.
Luis Molina collected his team-leading 10th victory of the year by defeating John Michael Holtmann in No. 2 singles.
Guilherme Valdoleiros clinched the match in the third flight with his 6-4, 6-0 decision against Yili Zheng.
Justice Jones registered the 6-2, 6-2 win over Christian Provenzano in the fourth slot while Liam Hedlund came from behind to overcome Nicholas Gore, 3-6, 6-2, 10-6, in the fifth spot.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"This was a great overall effort today from the guys and we are continuing to play with confidence and boldness. This will be a short week for us but we will continue to learn and improve as we prepare for Fairleigh Dickinson this coming Friday."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, February 7 – Fairleigh Dickinson at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
· Sunday, February 9 – Quinnipiac at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
· Sunday, February 16 – Lehigh at Delaware – 4:30 p.m. – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
Rami Scheetz / 0 [UCONN]
10
66
#2 Singles Match
12
JohnMichael Holtmann / 0 [UCONN]
21
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Yili Zheng / 0 [UCONN]
40
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Christian Provenzano / 0 [UCONN]
22
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Nicholas Gore / 0 [UCONN]
626
3610
#6 Singles Match
12
Evan Powell / 0 [UCONN]
20
66
Order of Finish:
6,1,2,3,4,5
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