United States Coast Guard Academy - Department of Athletics - Men's Tennis

NORTON, MASS.--(4/25/09)--The top-seeded Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) men's tennis team's quest to remain the lone New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament champion in the league's 11-year history continued on Saturday, as the Engineers knocked off number-four United States Coast Guard Academy, 5-1 in the semifinals at Wheaton College's Clark Tennis Courts.

MIT improved to 15-2 while the Bears completed their season at 8-10 despite a strong showing.

Coast Guard took a point from MIT in doubles action, as junior Chris Pappe and freshman Greg Mitchell teamed for an 8-3 win in the top position, but Engineer senior David Iba and freshman Brian Wee countered by taking an 8-1 decision at two.

The third-slot match ended with an MIT twosome edging past its Bear counterpart, 8-6. Senior Peden Nichols and freshman Samuel Harmatz teamed for the win, holding off senior Tim Ozimek and sophomore James Vuckovic.

The Engineers clinched the victory after two singles matches, with Wee claiming a 6-4, 6-4 triumph in the third position against Pappe and senior Jonathan Farm picking up a 6-2, 6-3 win at six. In the meantime, a pair of Coast Guard players had taken their opening sets, while Mitchell was only one game shy of tying his match versus sophomore Kevin Pang before MIT captured its fifth victory to notch the team win.