The Emory men's tennis team took home third place at the NCAA
Division III Championships this afternoon with a 5-3 win over
Washington University in the consolation match. The win closed out
the Eagles' season at 21-4.
Emory trailed, 2-1, after doubles action, but rallied to claim a
4-2 edge following singles wins by Oliver Lopp (#5), Mark Boren
(#3) and Chris Goodwin (#2). After the Bears cut the Eagles'
advantage to 4-3 following the outcome of the No. 1 singles
contest, junior Chris Redmond sealed the victory with a 6-3, 4-6,
6-1 verdict over Chris Hoeland at No. 6.
Emory will send Michael Goodwin, Chris Goodwin and Mark Boren into
the singles portion of the Championship which starts on Friday
while the Goodwins will compete in the doubles competition.
