WORCESTER, Mass. (October 6, 2025) – The Western New England men's tennis team battled with the NCAA Division I Crusaders of the College of the Holy Cross on Monday afternoon at the Sinnott Family Tennis Center, falling in the match by a score of 7-0.
Records:
- Western New England: 1-1
- College of the Holy Cross: 1-1
How it Happened:
The doubles point went to the Crusaders, who ended up sweeping the Golden Bears in doubles play overall.
Colby Esposito and
Michel Abizaid Nunez fell in the top doubles spot on a 6-1 score.
Quinn Northrop and
Nolan Jermain fell short to HC's Jack Prokopis and Will Donnelly on a 6-0 score.
Kyle Poccia and
Eston Fowler managed two points in the doubles round, but fell in the third spot but a final score of 6-2.
The Golden Bears were taken down in straight sets in singles play but contended through each game. Esposito dropped a 6-2, 6-1 decision in the top singles spot. Northrop also earned two game wins in the second spot, but fell 6-2, 6-0. Abizaid Nunez fell in straight sets to Teddy Callery, 6-0, 6-0.
Nolan Jermain picked up a pair of wins in both sets before dropping 6-1, 6-1 scores. Both
Kyle Poccia and
Eston Fowler picked up a point apiece in their respective matches before falling 6-0, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-0, respectively.
Coach's Corner:
- Head Coach Steven Duquette gave his players high remarks following a tough match with Division I Holy Cross. "Our game plan versus Holy Cross was to play as solid as possible, give them nothing, and make them produce. Highest marks today.
- Duquette shouted out multiple following the match including Kyle Poccia, Eston Fowler, Colby Esposito, and Quinn Northrop. "Kyle and Eston at the third doubles pair used solid fundamentals to be the last doubles team standing. Eston's improved forehand was on display. Colby's return games were solid. He put a high percentage of ball in play and executed our game play. Quinn's strong start prompted the opposing head coach's attention. He put his opponent to work with smooth controlled forehands.
Up Next On the Schedule:
- WNE men's tennis gets its final tune-up match before the spring season begins, heading to Springfield College on Thursday, October 9 for a 3:30 PM start.
