Box Score BALTIMORE, Md. (April 24, 2025) — The Morgan State men's tennis team demonstrated dominance on the court Thursday, securing a decisive 4-1 victory over No. 5 seeded Howard at the Cary Tennis Center. This impressive win propelled the Bears into the semifinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament.
With momentum on their side, Morgan heads into the semifinals with a clear message: they are a force to be reckoned with in this MEAC championship pursuit.
Morgan improved their overall record to 8-15, while the Bison dropped to 6-14.
The Bears seized an early advantage by securing the crucial doubles point, setting the stage for a promising match. Majdi Ben Abdelwahed and Yessine Kerouat demonstrated resilience and teamwork, grinding out a 6-4 victory on court No. 2 against Howard's Kaosie Nwokedi and Daniel Dunac. Their win was hard-earned, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Niles Rachal and Mohammed Ridh Ghettas mirrored their teammates' success, delivering an equally decisive 6-4 defeat to Howard's Kendrick Lash and Hassimiyou Dieng.
Carpenter, fresh off his MEAC Player of the Year title, showcased the skill that earned him the accolade with a hard-fought victory in singles. Facing a determined Michael Major Jr., an All-MEAC selection from Howard, Carpenter was put to the test, particularly in a tightly contested first set. He demonstrated resilience to edge out the first set 7-5, before finding his rhythm and ultimately secured a 6-2 win in the second set, sealing the match and continuing his impressive streak on court No. 1.
The Bears continued to dominate the court, securing crucial victories in the number 4 and 5 singles matches. Niles Rachal added an impressiv3 6-0, 6-3 win against Kendrick Lash, while Yessine Keroat dismantled Howard's Hassimiyou Dieng 6-4, 6-2. These victories sealed the win for the Bears as they advance to Friday's semifinals versus the No. 1 seeded South Carolina State Bulldogs.
First serve is set for 12 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.
