Spartans Rebound with 5-2 Triumph Over Chestnut Hill

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Sparkill, N.Y. - Playing their first match in eight days, the St. Thomas Aquinas College Men's Tennis team rebounded from suffering its first blemish of the 2022-23 season by beating Chestnut Hill College, 5-2, in non-conference action on Wednesday afternoon at the Riley Family Tennis Courts.

The victory now puts STAC at 15-1 overall and 4-1 in ECC action, while Chestnut Hill slips to 12-8 overall and 4-4 in CACC play.

Ludovico Truffelli, Don Vinz Lominoque, Tobias Fuerschuss all went 2-0 on the day, winning both their doubles and singles matches against the Griffins.

STAC 5/CHESTNUT HILL 2 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

DOUBLES

1. Odysseas Papaioannou & Ludovico Truffelli (STAC) def. Noah Cutting & Antonio Franquis (CHC), 6-2

2. Don Vinz Lominoque & Tobias Fuerschuss (STAC) def. Marcello Bozzone & Tom Pitchley (CHC), 6-4

3. Tiago Lima & Joao Sousa (CHC) def. Tony Khamassi & Ondrej Sramek (STAC), 6-4

Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2*

SINGLES

1. Noah Cutting (CHC) def. Odysseas Papaioannou (STAC) 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6)

2. Ludovico Truffelli (STAC) def. Tom Pitchley (CHC) 6-3, 6-3

3. Tobias Fuerschuss (STAC) def. Tiago Lima (CHC) 6-4, 6-4

4. Antonio Franquis (CHC) def. Ondrej Sramek (STAC) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2

5. Don Vinz Lominoque (STAC) def. Joao Sousa (CHC) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3

6. Ivan Laiz (STAC) def. Pedro Vicente (CHC) 3-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5

Order of Finish: 2, 3, 4, 1, 5*, 6

Chestnut Hill Record: 12-8, 4-4 CACC

STAC Record: 15-1, 4-1 ECC

THE ROCKHILL REPORT

"Today was a tough battle again on the courts as Chestnut Hill had much for which to play", said Head Coach Dan Rockhill. "They are in the mix for an NCAA tournament berth and they played like they belong. If I had a vote, they would get it."

"We were certainly not perfect but as long as we can come away with four points and a win, we are pleased."

"We got great efforts from Tobi, Vinny, Ivan and Ludo", stated Rockhill. "All were able to get wins in difficult conditions. Ludo was our Most Impactful Player as he amassed two big wins on the day. He is back on track and made really good decisions on court today."

"We look to build confidence tomorrow versus Dominican", remarked Rockhill. "It will be a special day as we will honor Tobi and Tony on senior day."

UP NEXT

STAC closes its 2022-2023 regular season home schedule, hosting Dominican University on Thursday, April 13 (3:00 p.m.) at the Riley Family Tennis Courts. Senior Day festivities will precede the match between the Spartans and Chargers.