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Men's Tennis

McDaniel Sweeps Singles in 8-1 Win Over In-State Rival Hood

WESTMINSTER, Md. - Sophomore Jake Kegley and freshman Connor Neal posted two victories as the McDaniel College men's tennis team posted an 8-1 victory over Hood on Wednesday at the Warfield Tennis Courts.

The Green Terror (5-7) posted their second win over the Blazers this season after a 7-2 road win on Oct. 7, 2023.

Kegley and Neal began their day with a win at No. 1 doubles in a tiebreaker over Tyler James and Isaac Hatch, 8-7 (10-8).

Hood (0-11) earned their lone point at No. 2 doubles as the team of Brady Vlha and Dhane McCloud edged out an 8-4 victory over freshman Nick Ferraro and sophomore Sylvan Eichenlaub.

McDaniel won by forfeit at No. 3 doubles and held a 2-1 lead entering singles play.

The Green Terror increased their lead to 3-1 after a forfeit win at No. 6 singles before Neal posted a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Hatch at No. 2 singles. Sophomore Ryan Niederpruem sealed the match with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Vhla at No. 3.

Kegley posted his second win of the day with 6-3, 6-2 decision over James while sophomore Justin Edwards did not surrender a point in a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles.

Junior Drew Ryder recorded the final point for McDaniel with a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 10-3 win at No. 4 singles.

The Green Terror play their fourth match in a span of six days on Friday when they host a make-up with York (Pa.) from last Friday. Match time is at 4 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Justin Edwards

Justin Edwards

5' 11"
Sophomore
Sylvan Eichenlaub

Sylvan Eichenlaub

6' 0"
Sophomore
Jake Kegley

Jake Kegley

5' 9"
Sophomore
Drew Ryder

Drew Ryder

6' 2"
Junior
Nick Ferraro

Nick Ferraro

6' 1"
First Year
Connor Neal

Connor Neal

5' 7"
First Year
Ryan Niederpruem

Ryan Niederpruem

5' 11"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Justin Edwards

Justin Edwards

5' 11"
Sophomore
Sylvan Eichenlaub

Sylvan Eichenlaub

6' 0"
Sophomore
Jake Kegley

Jake Kegley

5' 9"
Sophomore
Drew Ryder

Drew Ryder

6' 2"
Junior
Nick Ferraro

Nick Ferraro

6' 1"
First Year
Connor Neal

Connor Neal

5' 7"
First Year
Ryan Niederpruem

Ryan Niederpruem

5' 11"
Senior