Box Score | Philadelphia, Pa. - (3/17/2018) – Earning another valuable regional victory, Chestnut Hill College defeated the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) by a 6-3 measure this afternoon. The Griffins held a 2-1 lead after doubles play and used a 6-0, 6-4, number two singles from freshman
Jesus Darias (Bolivar, Venezuela) to end clinch the match midway through the singles round.
Senior
Felix Andre (Berlin, Germany) and sophomore
Adam Gavin (Gothenburg, Sweden) combined to give Chestnut Hill College (5-2) the first point of the afternoon with their 8-6 triumph at number three doubles. The Griffins added to the lead with Darias and sophomore
Antoine Gautier (Eysines, France) taking the second team flight by a 9-8 (7-3) score. Number one doubles went to UDC (3-3) by the same final, 9-8 (7-3), before they tied the match, 2-2, with a 6-1, 1-0, retirement win at number four singles. But the Scarlet and Gold reported consecutive wins from senior
Pedro Festugato Regalin (Caxias do Sul, Brazil), Gavin, and Darias - at number five (6-2, 6-1), number six (6-2, 6-2), and number two (6-0, 6-4), respectively – to clinch the affair, 5-2. Each side added a point before the match's conclusion; Chestnut Hill College padded with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, number three singles win from Gautier prior to the Firebirds' 6-4, 6-4, win at number one singles.
The Chestnut Hill College men's tennis team continues a tough stretch on Monday, March 19, when they visit National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I member, St. Joseph's University for a 2:30 p.m. match.