EVENT: ITA Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Senior Max Wennakoski, junior Alejandro Argente and junior Alexis Heugas advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Regionals to lead the Rams in the event over the weekend.
- Wennakoski defeated James Madison's Rob Stirling, Virginia Tech's Lucas Oliveria, and Richmond's Ethan Dunbar.
- Heugas had wins over Zvonimir Podvinski from Old Dominion, Mauricio Antun of Virginia Tech, and Nikita Gomi of George Washington.
- Argente advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Alex Van Gils (George Washington), Julen Uriguen (Virginia), Jamie Whiteford (William & Mary).
- On the doubles side, Huegas and freshman Michael Voscek picked up a pair of victories in the tournament. The duo defeated teams from James Madison and Penn State.
RESULTS:
Max Wennakoski
W, Rob Stirling James Madison (6-2, 6-2)
W, Lucas Oliveira, Virginia Tech (7-5, 6-4)
W, Ethan Dunbar, Richmond 6-2, 6-4
L, Jarmere Jenkins, Virginia (6-0, 6-3)
Alexis Heugas
W, Zvonimir Podvinski, Old Dominion (6-1, 6-3)
W, Mauricio Antun, Virginia Tech (6-2, 6-0)
W, Nikita Fomi, George Washinton (6-2, 6-3)
L, Amerigo Contini, Virginia Tech (6-4, 5-7, 6-3)
Michael Voscek
W, Roman Trkulja, Penn State (7-5, 6-4)
L, Hunter Koontz, Virginia Tech (5-7, 7-5, 6-4)
Alejandro Argente
W, Alex Van Gils, George Washington (6-4, 5-7, 6-3)
W, . Julen Uriguen, Virginia, (4-6, 6-3, 7-5)
W, Jamie Whiteford, William & Mary (4-6, 6-3, 6-4)
L, Harrison Richmond, Virginia (7-6 (0), 6-4)
Jaime Vazquez
L, Ulrik Thomsen, George Washington (6-3, 6-7, 6-4)
Dylan McCloskey
L, Duk Park, Morgan State (6-4, 4-6, 6-3)
Francis Pare
L, Tanner Baine, George Mason (7-6, 3-6, 6-3)
Doubles:
Wennakoski/Goransson
W, O'Brien/Sietz, Villanova (8-2)
L, R. Shane/Cornish, Virginia (inj)
Heugas/Voscek
W, Ramadier/Sentenac, James Madison (8-5)
W, Hanzlik/Welnetz Penn State, (8-2)
L, Bjerrehus/Contini, Virginia Tech, (8-6)
Argente/Vazquez
L, Barrett/Schweig, Old Dominion (9-8 (5))
Pare/McCloskey
L, Thomas/Samaii, Liberty (8-4)
WHAT'S AHEAD:
The ITA Regionals concluded the Rams fall schedule. Their first spring event will be the VCU 4x1 Invitation Jan. 18-21.
