In the final matches before heading to San Diego, Calif., for a spring break tournament, the men’s tennis team (12-3) swept at an out of conference double header last Sunday. The Tigers, ranked No. 25 in the nation, had dominant showings over both Binghamton University (2-9) and theUnited States Military Academy(9-4). The Tigers went a combined 14-0 this weekend, winning both matches by a score of 7-0.
The Tigers started the weekend with a face-off against Binghamton. The Tigers came out to a roaring start, sweeping the doubles matches with ease. Senior Zack McCourt and sophomore Tom Colautti won 6-3 at the first doubles court. On the second doubles court, freshmen Luke Gamble and Diego Vives were victorious, winning with a final score of 7-5. Finally, at third doubles, sophomore Alex Day and freshman Ben Tso claimed the victory with a 6-3 win. It did not take long for the Tigers to clinch the needed four wins in the singles matches, as the Tigers won three singles matches in straight sets with ease. McCourt was first off the court with a quick 6-2, 6-0 victory at first singles. McCourt’s doubles partner, Colautti, was second to finish in his own singles match with a swift 6-3, 6-0 win. Gamble’s 6-2, 6-2 victoryproved to be decisive at the last singles position. The rest of the singles matches continued to play through even though the Tigers had already clinched the win. Vives won his match by a score of 6-1, 7-5, while Day and freshman Kial Kaiser both needed three sets to win. This was the first Tiger victory against Binghamton, leaving the all-time series record at 1-3.
Later in the afternoon, Princeton extended its all-time record against Army to 61-2. The Tigers started the match by once again sweeping the doubles point. The Tigers used the same lineup they used against Binghamton in doubles and secured victories at all three spots with respective scores of 6-3, 6-1 and 7-6 (6). The Tigers faced a bit more of a challenge in the singles matches, however. Vives’ match at fourth singles was the only one that did not go to a third set or a tiebreaker in either of the first two sets. Vives extended the Tigers’ lead to 2-0 with a straight set victory of 6-2, 6-4. McCourt brought the Tigers one step closer with a 6-1, 7-6 (3) victory at the top singles spot. Once again, Gamble’s match proved to be decisive, as he won his match 6-2, 7-6 (8) to give the Tigers yet another victory. Colautti, Day and Kaiser all still finished their matches and clinched a perfect 14-0 day for the Tigers.
The women were inactive this weekend and will travel to San Diego with the men over spring break. The brackets for the tournament have yet to be released. After the teams return, Ivy League play will begin for both teams.
Read More
No. 2 men’s lacrosse loses heartbreaker to No. 1 Cornell in Ivy tournament title match, 20–15
Hayk YengibaryanAfter going up 14–10 early in the third quarter, the Tigers gave up a 10–0 run and were scoreless for over 25 minutes. Despite the loss, the Tigers head into the NCAA tournament as the No.3 seed and will host No.14 Towson.
After going up 14–10 early in the third quarter, the Tigers gave up a 10–0 run and were scoreless for over 25 minutes. Despite the loss, the Tigers head into the NCAA tournament as the No.3 seed and will host No.14 Towson.
Women’s lacrosse routed in 17–6 rout against Yale in Ivy tournament final
Leela Hensler and Lucas NorThe Tigers were never able to get into the game in a blowout loss to the Bulldogs. Despite this, women’s lacrosse go into the NCAA tournament and will play No. 16 UMass on Friday.
The Tigers were never able to get into the game in a blowout loss to the Bulldogs. Despite this, women’s lacrosse go into the NCAA tournament and will play No. 16 UMass on Friday.
No. 2 men’s lacrosse defeats No. 11 Crimson 11–8, advances to Ivy tournament final
Hayk YengibaryanWith the win, the Tigers will take on No.1 Cornell in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. The winner of the game will secure the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament and a likely top-two seed.
With the win, the Tigers will take on No.1 Cornell in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. The winner of the game will secure the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament and a likely top-two seed.