Saint Francis University's men's and women's tennis teams both advanced to the NEC Championships semifinals for the first time since 2018 and 2017, respectively, after defeating Sacred Heart and Wagner in the quarterfinal matchups.

By the Numbers
  • The women's team secured a 4-0 victory against Wagner, with Sara Jankovic and Reagen Mangan boasting an 8-8 record together and Kally Kadzinski and Kelly Dowuona holding an 11-3 record as a pair.
  • In the men's team's 4-2 win over Sacred Heart, Marc Fuste earned his 10th singles win of the season, Mathis Tremblay improved to 13-7 in singles, Tyler Nguyen secured his 16th singles win, and Kevin Kruzel clinched the win with his 10th singles victory.
State of Play
  • The men and women's teams are set to face LIU and Fairleigh Dickinson, respectively, in the semifinals.
  • LIU's Mia Tsoukalas holds a 14-4 record in singles, while Fairleigh Dickinson's Jorge Alonso-Cortes boasts an 18-3 record and is on an eight-match winning streak.
What's Next

The upcoming matches against LIU and Fairleigh Dickinson will be crucial for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the NEC Championships final.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis University's tennis teams have made significant strides by reaching the NEC Championships semifinals, showcasing their determination and skill in pursuit of success at the collegiate level.