Hens Win Ninth Straight by Defeating Hofstra, 4-1

Friday, February 28

Wilmington, DE

12:00 PM

University of Delaware

Hofstra

Freshman Liam Hedlund

Photo by: Sarah Boekholder

2/28/2020 5:36:00 PM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

WILMINGTON, Del. – The Blue Hens continued their blazing start to the season Friday afternoon with their 4-1 win over Hofstra at the Delcastle Tennis Center.

With the victory, Delaware has won nine straight matches and is off to its best start in program history since going 10-0 to open the 1991-92 campaign.

The Hens kicked off play by winning the team doubles point.

Nathan Benyowitz and Luis Molina paired for the No. 3 doubles win before James Wilkinson and Liam Hedlund battled to clinch the point in No. 1 doubles.

Wilkinson gave the Hens the 2-0 advantage by cruising to his fourth straight win in top-flight singles, the 10^th of the season for the sophomore.

Molina followed with his team-leading 14^th victory of the year in No. 2 singles.

Hedlund sealed the win in No. 5 singles for his sixth straight victory.

UD last defeated Hofstra on April 4, 2013 and last picked up two Colonial Athletic Association victories during the 2011-12 season.

POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"This was a good battle through the end and I'm proud with how we were able to stay focused throughout this long day. Up and down the lineup we are playing with purpose and intention. I'm really excited for this group of guys with the energy and confidence they are showing. We will continue to keep our blinders on as we prepare to take on Monmouth tomorrow."

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     •   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 – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)
     •   Sunday, March 1 – Rider at Delaware – 4 p.m. – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)