NYU defeated the University of Rochester 8-1 on Saturday, April 9. The win over Rochester, the #16 squad in the latest ITA Tennis DIII Northeast Regional Poll, marks the fourth consecutive win for the Violets (5-4).

NYU's rackets heated up quickly on Saturday, posting three early victories in doubles competition. Sophomore Connor Witty and freshman Steven Wu cruised 8-5 at #1, seniors Raphael Namias and Alex Stoler won 8-2 at #2, and senior Matt Gross and sophomore Bowen Xu notched an 8-2 victory at #3.

The Violets continued the strong play in singles matches. Witty, recently named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week for men's tennis, added a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback win at first singles. Wu followed with a 6-4, 6-3 #2 singles win while Namias contributed a 6-1, 6-1 decision in the third slot.

Sophomore Daniel Penaranda won 6-3, 6-1 at #4 singles while Xu took his #5 match 6-1, 6-3. Gross lost 7-5, 6-3 at sixth singles.

NYU looks to extend its streak to five when the team hosts Manhattanville College tomorrow at noon.


NYU 8, University of Rochester 1

Singles
1. Connor Witty (NYU) def. Boris Boroucanin (UR) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
2. Steven Wu (NYU) def. Joel Allen (UR) 6-4, 6-3
3. Raphael Namias (NYU) def. Jeff Zink (UR) 6-1, 6-1
4. Daniel Penaranda (NYU) def. Brian Rice (UR) 6-3, 6-1
5. Bowen Xu (NYU) def. Dan Barbash (UR) 6-1, 6-3
6. Matt Volkov (UR) def. Matt Gross (NYU) 7-5, 6-3

Doubles
1. Witty/Wu (NYU) def. Boroucanin/Rice (UR) 8-5
2. Namias/Alex Stoler (NYU) def. Zink/Volkov (UR) 8-2
3. Gross/Xu (NYU) def. Barbash/John Etter Lewis (UR) 8-2