QUEENS, N.Y. – The Morgan State Men's Tennis team faced a tough challenge on Sunday afternoon, suffering a 5-0 defeat against St. John's in a non-conference matchup at Cunningham Park. The loss marked the second consecutive setback for the Bears, bringing their early-season record to 0-2.
Meanwhile, the Red Storm extended their perfect start to the season with an impressive 4-0 record.
Despite Morgan State's effort on the court, St. John's capitalized on key moments to seize control of the match, earning the double's point and then claiming three singles matches to secure the victory.
How It Happened
Singles
No. 1 –Carl Gustavsson ( SJU) d. Mikeal Carpenter 7-6, unfinished
No. 2 – Ignacio Vinas (SJU) d. Niles Rachal 2-6, 3-6
No. 3 – Marco Cinotti (SJU) d. Makkijha Brown 0-6, 2-6
No. 4 – Leonardo Mileikowsky d. (SJU) Yessine Kerouat 4-6, 2-6
No. 5 – Ryota Kaneda (SJU) d. Majdi Ben Adbelwahed 3-6, 0-6
No. 6 – Adam Groves (SJU) d. Ridha Mohamed Ghettas unfinished
Doubles
No. 1 – Carl Gustavsson/ Max Amling (SJU) d. Niles Rachal/ Mikeal Carpenter 2-6
No. 3 – Adam Groves/ Ryota Kaneda (SJU) d. Majdi Ben Adbelwahed/ Yessine Keroua unfinished
No. 2 – Ignacio Vinas/ Leonardo Mileikowsky (SJU) d. Jacob Poole/ Makkijha Brown 1-6
Next Up: The Bears will visit FDU on Friday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Annapolis, Md.
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