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Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Blanks Susquehanna, Advances to Landmark Final

Results

MADISON, N.J. - The Drew University men's tennis team rolled into the Landmark Conference Championship match with a 5-0 victory over Susquehanna University in the semifinals on Tuesday in the Simon Forum.

The top-seeded and unbeaten Rangers (9-0) will compete in the Landmark final for the first time since 2013 and will face second-seeded Scranton on Saturday at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, N.J. Scranton defeated No. 3 Goucher 5-4 in the other semifinal on Tuesday.

Drew pushed its winning to 24 matches, dating back to the 2019 season.

The fourth-seeded River Hawks saw their season come to a close at 7-4.

The Rangers cruised to a 3-0 lead after sweeping the doubles matches. Sophomore John Dickey and senior Bryce Kennedy won 8-1 at No. 1 while senior Geoffrey Diehl and junior Bret Schuler prevailed 8-3 at No. 2, staying perfect at 9-0 on the season. Junior Dan Blumenthal and freshman b earned an 8-4 triumph at No. 3.

In singles play, Diehl blitzed to a 6-2, 6-1 victory, making it a 4-0 match, before freshman Santo Carroccia clinched it with a convincing 6-2, 6-3 verdict.

The Rangers will be facing Scranton for the third time this season after topping the Royals 6-3 in each of the previous two meetings.

 
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Players Mentioned

Dan Blumenthal

Dan Blumenthal

5' 8"
Junior
John Dickey

John Dickey

6' 1"
Sophomore
Geoffrey Diehl

Geoffrey Diehl

5' 9"
Graduate Student
Bryce Kennedy

Bryce Kennedy

5' 10"
Senior
Bret Schuler

Bret Schuler

5' 11"
Junior
Santo Carroccia

Santo Carroccia

5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Dan Blumenthal

Dan Blumenthal

5' 8"
Junior
John Dickey

John Dickey

6' 1"
Sophomore
Geoffrey Diehl

Geoffrey Diehl

5' 9"
Graduate Student
Bryce Kennedy

Bryce Kennedy

5' 10"
Senior
Bret Schuler

Bret Schuler

5' 11"
Junior
Santo Carroccia

Santo Carroccia

5' 8"
Freshman