University of Delaware Athletics
Sunday, February 23
Wilmington, DE
5:00 PM
University of Delaware
4
vs
3
James Madison
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Delaware Tops JMU, 4-3, for First CAA Win Since 2013
2/23/2020 10:04:00 PM | Men's Tennis
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Blue Hens are off to their best start in 25 seasons following Sunday's 4-3 victory over James Madison at Delcastle Tennis Center.
The win also marks the first for Delaware over a Colonial Athletic Association opponent since April 2013 and the first against the Dukes since April 2009.
JMU swept doubles play to take the 1-0 advantage heading into singles action.
Liam Hedlund collected his fifth straight win of the year to tie things up at 1-1 with his No. 5 singles victory over Damon Roberts.
In top-flight play, James Wilkinson posted his 20th career victory by topping Paul Mendoza while Luis Molina followed with his team-leading 13th win over the season in the second spot to put the Hens ahead, 3-1.
Bryan Paliska made a splash in his Delaware debut by clinching the team victory in No. 6 singles after battling for the three-set win over Gonzalo Adis.
UD last opened the year with an 8-1 record during the 1994-95 campaign.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"This was a great win tonight for us over a good JMU team and a big milestone was accomplished for this program. This validates all the hard work and persistence we have been through these past few months. We still have a lot of work to do, but we will definitely enjoy this victory tonight. We will use this momentum this week as we prepare for Hofstra on Friday."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, February 28 – Hofstra at Delaware – Noon – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
· Saturday, February 29 – Delaware at Monmouth – 4 p.m. – Little Silver Tennis Club (West Long Brach, N.J.)
· Sunday, March 1 – Yeshiva at Delaware – Noon; Rider at Delaware – 4 p.m. – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
The win also marks the first for Delaware over a Colonial Athletic Association opponent since April 2013 and the first against the Dukes since April 2009.
JMU swept doubles play to take the 1-0 advantage heading into singles action.
Liam Hedlund collected his fifth straight win of the year to tie things up at 1-1 with his No. 5 singles victory over Damon Roberts.
In top-flight play, James Wilkinson posted his 20th career victory by topping Paul Mendoza while Luis Molina followed with his team-leading 13th win over the season in the second spot to put the Hens ahead, 3-1.
Bryan Paliska made a splash in his Delaware debut by clinching the team victory in No. 6 singles after battling for the three-set win over Gonzalo Adis.
UD last opened the year with an 8-1 record during the 1994-95 campaign.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"This was a great win tonight for us over a good JMU team and a big milestone was accomplished for this program. This validates all the hard work and persistence we have been through these past few months. We still have a lot of work to do, but we will definitely enjoy this victory tonight. We will use this momentum this week as we prepare for Hofstra on Friday."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, February 28 – Hofstra at Delaware – Noon – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
· Saturday, February 29 – Delaware at Monmouth – 4 p.m. – Little Silver Tennis Club (West Long Brach, N.J.)
· Sunday, March 1 – Yeshiva at Delaware – Noon; Rider at Delaware – 4 p.m. – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
Paul Mendoza / 0 [JMU]
24
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Alvaro Arce / 0 [JMU]
53
76
#3 Singles Match
123
Holden Koons / 0 [JMU]
666
742
#4 Singles Match
123
Stefan Petrovic / 0 [JMU]
376
652
#5 Singles Match
12
Damon Roberts / 0 [JMU]
42
66
#6 Singles Match
123
Gonzalo Adis / 0 [JMU]
373
666
Order of Finish:
5,1,2,4,6,3
Players Mentioned
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