Houghton Keeps Postseason in Sight with 6-3 Win over St. John Fisher
HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's tennis earned its first win over St. John Fisher since joining the Empire 8 Conference three years ago on Friday.
Playing in the Kerr-Pegula Field House due to rainy conditions outside, the Highlanders won by a final score of 6-3.
Houghton earned wins in second and third doubles, as well as third, fourth, fifth and sixth singles.
"Those who did not play for a point today are the ones to compliment," said Head Coach Charlie Ellis. "This supporting cast daily has pushed every top player in practice and supported them in the matches. They have been sweating and fighting daily to get the entire team ready to play.
"Now we have a chance to qualify for postseason if we keep our resolve and continue to battle."
| Singles competition |
| 1. Kevin Kulawiec (FISHER-M) def. Chase Rangel (HCMT15) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2. Quinn Magiera (FISHER-M) def. Jordan Crouch (HCMT15) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 3. Zach Shilvock (HCMT15) def. Jacob Zarzycki (FISHER-M) 6-0, 6-3 |
| 4. Jordan Scott (HCMT15) def. Christian Barnes (FISHER-M) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 5. Bjorn Webb (HCMT15) def. Jarrett Pelton (FISHER-M) 6-2, 6-2 |
| 6. Connor Barnes (HCMT15) def. Adam Moran (FISHER-M) 6-1, 7-5 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Kevin Kulawiec/Quinn Magiera (FISHER-M) def. Chase Rangel/Jordan Crouch (HCMT15) 8-4 |
| 2. Jordan Scott/Bjorn Webb (HCMT15) def. Jacob Zarzycki/Adam Moran (FISHER-M) 8-5 |
| 3. Connor Barnes/Zach Shilvock (HCMT15) def. Jonathon Harper/John Miller (FISHER-M) 8-2 |
The Highlanders improved to 8-6 overall and 3-2 in E8. St. John Fisher fell to 7-6 and 3-2.
Houghton is tied for third in the E8 with Fisher and Nazareth.
Next up for Houghton is Hartwick on Saturday, followed by a key E8 match against Alfred before closing the regular on the road at Nazareth.