MADISON, N.J. – The Drew University men's tennis team continued its impressive start to its Landmark Conference schedule, cruising past Catholic University 8-1 on Saturday at the Drew Tennis Complex.
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The Rangers (8-4, 5-0 LC) stayed undefeated in conference play and have lost just three overall team points in its five Landmark Conference matches this year.
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Drew has now won 27 straight regular-season conference matches dating back to the 2018-19 season. In addition, the Rangers have captured their last 14 overall matches versus Landmark Conference opponents.Â
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The Rangers opened the day by winning all three doubles matches. Seniors
Santo Carroccia and
Daryl Wong Li-Hom won 8-6 at No. 1 while freshman
Daniel Arcari and sophomore
Jesse Faro prevailed 8-1 at No. 2. Sophomore
Shivi Perera and senior
Jack Polvere completed the doubles sweep with an 8-3 victory at No. 3.
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Drew was also victories at the top five singles matches. Faro won 6-4, 6-3 at No. 1 while Wong Li-Hom rallied once again at the No. 2 spot, bouncing back from an opening set loss for the third match in a row to win 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.
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Arcari claimed a 6-3, 6-3 decision at No. 3 while Perera was a 6-1, 6-2 winner at No. 4. Carroccia added a 6-3, 6-1 victory at No. 5.
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The Rangers are back in Landmark Conference action on Thursday at 4 p.m., when they visit Moravian University.
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