GOFFSTOWN, N.H. – No. 14 New York Institute of Technology recorded an 8-1 non-conference men's tennis victory over Southern New Hampshire University Friday evening at the Allard Center. The Bears, who are also ranked No. 2 in the East Region, improved to 3-1, while the Penmen, ranked No. 6 in the region, are now 2-2.
Freshmen Emerson Kelby (Oneonta, N.Y.) and Xavier Aubron (Herouville, France) picked up a point at No. 1 doubles for the Penmen, downing Nico Jubera and David Jiang 8-4. Sebastian Martinez and Evan Eaton (Winchester, Mass.) also battled at No. 2 doubles before falling 8-6.
In singles play, Aubron fell 6-4, 6-4 at No. 1 to Julio Pulido, while Kelby fought Jiang at No. 2 before succumbing 7-5, 7-5.
The Penmen return to action on Saturday, March 14 when they welcome the University of the District of Columbia.
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#14 NYIT 8, So. New Hampshire 1
02/27/15 at Goffstown, N.H. (Allard Center)
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Singles competition
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1. Pulido,Julio (NYITM) def. Xavier Aubron (SNH) 6-4, 6-4
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2. Jiang, David (NYITM) def. Emerson Kelby (SNH) 7-5, 7-5
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3. Selecky,Matej (NYITM) def. Sebastian Martinez (SNH) 6-0, 6-3
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4. Charkiewicz,Rafal (NYITM) def. Evan Eaton (SNH) 6-0, 6-3
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5. Jubera,Nico (NYITM) def. Jeremy Reichentahl (SNH) 8-4
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6. Lieb,Tomas (NYITM) def. Brad Malenich (SNH) 8-2
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Match Notes
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NYIT 3-1; National ranking #14; Regional ranking #2
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So. New Hampshire 2-2; Regional ranking #6
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T-3:00 A-25
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