From Emory University Athletics
The No. 1-ranked Emory men's tennis team opened play in the NCAA D-III Championships on a successful note on Saturday, posting a second-round win over Washington and Lee. The Eagles won their eighth straight match and boosted their overall record to 21-3 following a 5-0 decision over the Generals who closed out their year at 16-9. Emory is serving as the host site for this weekend's opening rounds.
Emory took control of the match following a sweep of doubles. The No. 3 sophomore tandem of David Omsky and Andrew Harrington notched the first point of the morning with an 8-4 triumph over Justin Gillette and Perry Clements. Shortly after, senior Rafe Mosetick and freshman Jonathan Jemison recorded their eighth straight victory, while upping their season record to 18-3, with an 8-5 outcome at No. 2 over Joe Siami and Thomas Johnson. At first doubles, sophomore Scott Rubinstein and sophomore James Spauldinggave Emory a 3-0 edge with an 8-3 verdict against Will Bannister and Jordan Krasner.
Mosetick put Emory one point from clinching the match with his 6-0, 6-3, win over Krasner at No. 1 his seventh consecutive victory and 25th in 31 decisions on the year. Harrington closed out the contest with a 6-0, 6-0, triumph over Gillette at No. 6.