The New York University men's tennis team dropped its first dual match of the season on Wednesday, a 6-3 setback to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The Violets (0-1) put up two singles victories behind junior Raphael Namias and freshman Steven Wu. Namias and senior Alex Stoler also notched a doubles victory for NYU.

Namias, who was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week on Oct. 4, was the star for the Violets once again. He posted a thrilling 6-7 (7), 6-2, 7-5 victory over Ben Guzick of Vassar at #2 singles. Wu prevailed 7-5, 6-4 over Josh Jasso in #5 singles play.

At #1 singles, Violet sophomore Connor Witty fell 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), while freshman Bowen Xu lost a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 decision in the #4 slot.

After falling behind 0-2 in doubles action, Namias and Stoler won 8-5 at #2 doubles.

"We went down 2-4 early today, but Steven brought us to 3-4," said NYU head coach Horace Choy. "After that, both squads made some adjustments and Vassar came out on top, but we competed hard."

The Violets return to the court in February to start their spring semester slate.

Vassar College 6, NYU 3

Doubles

1. Andrew Guzick/ Ben Guzick (VC) def. Connor Witty/ Bowen Xu (NYU) 8-4
2. Raphael Namias/ Alex Stoler (NYU) def. Max Willner/ Dan Freeman (VC) 8-5
3. Josh Jasso/ Nick Jasso (VC) def. Steven Wu/ Tim Wu (NYU) 8-4

Order of finish: 3-1-2

Singles

1. Andrew Guzick (VC) def. Connor Witty (NYU) 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2)
2. Raphael Namias (NYU) def. Ben Guzick (VC) 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 7-5
3. Max Willner (VC) def. Alex Zara (NYU) 6-0, 6-2
4. Dan Freeman (VC) def. Bowen Xu (NYU) 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
5. Steven Wu (NYU) def. Josh Jasso (VC) 7-5, 6-4
6. Josh Kessler (VC) def. Matt Gross (NYU) 7-5, 6-2

Order of finish: 3-6-5-1-4-2