Blue Hens Sweep Villanova in First Match of Season

Friday, February 12

12 pm

University of Delaware

Villanova University

2/12/2021 5:55:00 PM | Men's Tennis

WILMINGTON, Del. – Almost 11 months to the day since the Blue Hens last took the court, Delaware posted an impressive showing with an undefeated day during a 7-0 win over Villanova.

In doubles play, junior James Wilkinson and grad student Pierre-Louis Dodens posted a 7-5 victory against the Wildcats. Meanwhile senior transfer Pierce Gilheany and grad student Julian Chousa defeated their opponents, 6-2, while sophomore Liam Hedlund and senior Guilherme Valdoleiros won their match, 6-2.

The Blue Hens collected six wins during singles play with Wilkinson, Dodens, Gilheany, Hedlund, Chousa, and Valdoleiros all defeating their Villanova opponents.

Delaware will return to the Delcastle Tennis Center next Friday, Feb. 19, for its final home match of the spring against Monmouth University.

POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Pablo Montana
"It's great to be back on the courts competing! We came out of the gates firing on all three doubles and we immediately got out to an early lead. We took that momentum going into the singles and continued with great energy and momentum throughout the match. This was a total team effort from the top to the bottom of the lineup. We will enjoy a nice day off tomorrow and we will go back after it on Sunday as we prepare for Monmouth."

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, February 19 – Monmouth at Delaware – 12 noon – Delcastle Tennis Center
Saturday, February 27 –Delaware at Navy – 11 a.m. – Annapolis, Md.
Saturday, March 13 – Delaware at Hofstra – 12 noon – Hempstead, N.Y.