The No. 4-ranked Emory men's tennis closed out its action at the University Athletic Association Championships by defeating Case Western in the third-place match. The Eagles raised their overall record to 17-6 following a 5-4 triumph over the No. 10 Spartans who slipped to15-7. The Championships were held at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Emory trailed by a 2-1 count following doubles with the No. 3 team of senior Ayush Bajoria and junior Eric Halpern accounting for that point with an 8-4 decision over James Fojtasek and Louis Stuerke.
The Eagles battled to four wins in singles play with sophomore Rafe Mosetick knotting the match at 2-2 following his 6-3, 6-0, win against Eric Klawitter, boosting his record to 17-9 on the year. Junior Ian Wagner's 7-6, 6-1, triumph vs. Derek Reinbold at four singles provided Emory with a 3-2 edge, while sophomore Will Adams put the Eagles one point shy of clinching the outcome with a come-from-behind triumph over John Healey at No. 6. After the Spartans drew to within 4-3 after winning at five singles, junior Alex Ruderman sealed the victory with a 7-6, 6-4, verdict against Christopher Krimbill at No. 1, his sixth consecutive and 20th triumph in 23 outings this year.
Emory now waits until the evening of May 5 to hear to as who and where it will be playing in the opening rounds (May 9-11) of the NCAA Division III Championships.
