SEAHAWK MEN'S TENNIS RESULTS
Salve Regina 5, UMass Boston 4
Newport, R.I. – Leroy Avenue courts
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Series and Streaks
With its first win of the season, Salve Regina now draws even (1-1) in the all-time series with UMass Boston. Last year, the Beacons escaped Newport with a 5-4 victory.
Three Stars of the Match
1 – Salve Regina senior Matt Gingras (Wethersfield, Conn.) – wins at No. 3 doubles and No. 5 singles
2 – Salve Regina sophomore Will Masse (Wyoming, R.I.) – wins at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles
3 – UMass Boston freshman Josh Bhasin (Tulsa, Okla.) – wins at No. 1 doubles and No. 1 singles
Singles competition
1. Josh Bhasin (UMBMT) def. Jack Lawlor (SRU) 6-2, 6-2
2. Jack Wang (UMBMT) def. Donovan Gangewere (SRU) 6-3, 6-2
3. Kevin Brocks (SRU) def. Tin Tran (UMBMT) 7-6, 6-1
4. D.J. Bisaillon (SRU) def. Wyatt Towle (UMBMT) 6-1, 6-1
5. Matt Gingras (SRU) def. Vlad Leopard (UMBMT) 7-6, 4-6, 6-0
6. Will Masse (SRU) def. Guang Huang (UMBMT) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Josh Bhasin/Jack Wang (UMBMT) def. Donovan Gangewere/Jack Lawlor (SRU) 8-4
2. Vlad Leopard/Tin Tran (UMBMT) def. D.J. Bisaillon/Kevin Brocks (SRU) 8-6
3. Matt Gingras/Will Masse (SRU) def. Zeke Hernandez/Hector Mata (UMBMT) 8-6
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (6,4,1,2,3,5)
Official: Self-officiated T-3:21 A-10
Clinching Point
Gingras' win at fifth singles gave the Seahawks their fifth point.
Quick Hits
- Salve Regina has earned its first fall victory in the last three seasons.
- D.J. Bisaillon (Watertown, Conn.) wins first collegiate singles match.
- Gingras wins singles and doubles in same match for first time since 2014.
Quotes
"What a dominating third set for Matt Gingras. After a hiccup in the middle set, he settled down and just went after his opponent at fifth singles." – Salve Regina head coach Cory Tusler
Next up
UMass Boston (0-2) – Saturday, March 12 vs Spring Break competition at TBD, TBD
Salve Regina (1-2) – Sunday, October 18 vs Johnson and Wales, 12 p.m.
