The Basics
- Score: VCU 4, Norfolk State 1
- Score: VCU 4, Georgetown 1
- Records: VCU (2-0), Georgetown (0-2), Norfolk State (0-1)
- The Short Story: Led by senior Michal Voscek, the VCU men's tennis team opened up its season with victories over Norfolk State and Georgetown on the first day of the VCU 4-1 Invitational. Sophomore Catalin Fifea also picked up two victories on the day for the Rams.
The Results
VCU 4, Norfolk State 1
Singles
1) Pascal Domnik (NSU) def. Joseph Cohen (VCU), 6-4, 1-6, 10-8
2) Michal Voscek (VCU) def. Igor Braga (NSU), 6-4, 6-2
3) Catalin Fifea (VCU) def. Daniel Grauel (NSU), 6-1, 6-1
4) Wilder Pimentel (VCU) wins by default
Doubles
1) Svensson/Batlle (VCU) def. Hackney/Killam (NSU), 8-0
VCU 4, Georgetown 1
Singles
1) Michael Voscek (VCU) def. Dan Khanin (GU), 6-1, 6-2
2) Catalin Fifea (VCU) def. Marco Lam (GU), 6-4, 6-3
3) Wilder Pimentel (VCU) def. Shane Korber (GU), 6-3, 6-4
4) Toni Battle (VCU) def. Andy Dottino (GU), 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1) Cohen/Kritzinger (VCU) def. Tropiano/Beatty (GU), 7-5, 4-6, 7-5
Quotable
- "I'm happy that our guys came out and played well for the first time out. Our second match allowed us to lock in and I thought we played much better than we did in the morning." – Head Coach Paul Kostin
- "With that being said, I still thing we have a lot we can improve. We're back in action on Sunday and we'll work to be better when we step on the courts next." – Head Coach Paul Kostin
Up Next
- The Rams return to action on Sunday when they take on Delaware (9 a.m.) and JMU (3 p.m.) on the third and final day of the VCU 4-1 Invitational
