From Emory University Athletics
The No. 6-ranked Emory men's tennis team saw its quest for
the ITA National Indoor Championships title come up short Sunday
afternoon as it was defeated by Trinity University in the finals.
The No. 3-ranked Tigers raised their dual record to 7-2 following a
5-4 decision over the Eagles who suffered their first setback of
the spring in five decisions. The National Indoor Championships
were held in St. Peter, Minnesota and hosted by Gustavus
Adolphus.
Emory found itself staring at a 2-1 deficit at the conclusion
of doubles play with the senior duo of Alex
Ruderman and Ian Wagner picking
up Eagles' point at the No. 1 spot with an 8-5 triumph over Jordan
Mayer and Aaron Skinner. It was Ruderman's and Wagner's fourth win
in five outings this spring.
Junior Rafe Mosetick continued his
stellar singles play at the competition, registering the first
singles point and knotting the match score at 2-2 following a 6-4,
6-4 triumph against Mayer at No. 3. After the Tigers nudged
ahead after winning the No. 2 match, Wagner bested Clayton Neiss at
the No. 4 slot, 6-2-, 6-4, tying the contest at 3-3. TU moved to
within one point of clinching the outcome when Adam Krull came away
with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 verdict over Ruderman at No. 1 singles.
The Tigers then secured the outcome with a win at No. 5.
Emory sophomore Josh Goodman accounted for
the final point of the day with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Chas Mayer at
No. 6.