WASHINGTON (February 9, 2024) – Howard University tennis program is scheduled to face Mount St. Mary's (Md.) Saturday (Feb. 10) at Watkins Regional Park (301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774). First serve is set for noon.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
HOWARD WOMEN
As the weekend approaches, HU women (0-4) embrace it with steadfast resolve, determined to shift the trajectory of their string of setbacks.
In doubles play, junior
Nadia Pegram (Naples, Fla.) and rookie
Imani Jean (Brooklyn, N.Y.) teamed up as the club's leading pair, securing a victory over Navy's Sia Chaudry and Samantha Johns, 6-4, Saturday (Feb. 3).
HOWARD MEN
Despite facing an early setback, the HU men's team (0-2) is poised for a compelling comeback this weekend, ready to showcase their resilience and determination.
In the doubles match, senior
Gabe Knowles (Allentown, Pa.) and junior
Daniel Dunac (Washington) came close to clinching victory but narrowly lost a competitive contest against Navy's Aaron Gu and Zach Quattro, 7-6 [8-6].
MOUNT ST. MARY'S WOMEN
The Mount St. Mary's women's team (1-0) secured a 4-3 victory over Morgan State Sunday (Feb. 4), marking a 1-0 record in dual matches for The Mount this season.
Sofia Kostirko dominated with a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles for the Mountaineers. In doubles action, Margherita Trolese and Sofia Kostirko combined for a 6-2 win at No. 1 singles.
MOUNT ST. MARY'S MEN
Mount St. Mary's (2-3) experienced a setback Sunday (Feb. 4) against Penn State but is optimistic and eagerly anticipating a victory this upcoming weekend.
Elliot Stevens and Victor Mignot secured a victory for the Mount at No. 1 doubles while Jarrett Karnibad also emerged victorious at No. 5 singles.
LAST TIMEOUT
On Feb. 3, the Bison women fought valiantly but fell short against Navy, losing 4-3.
For the men, they dropped to 0-2 in the early phase of the season, falling to unbeaten Navy, 7-0.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Scheduled for Feb. 16, the HU tennis program is set to compete against the University of the District of Columbia at WTEF-East Capitol Campus in D.C.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
