Men's Tennis Hosts Bryant, Fairfield on Alumni Day

Quinnipiac Duals
Teams: Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Bryant
Outdoor Tennis Courts | Hamden, Conn.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

Hamden, Conn. – Quinnipiac men's tennis returns home on Saturday, Oct. 26, hosting Fairfield and Bryant in non-conference action on Alumni Day.

Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Singles Competition
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Alumni Matches
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Doubles Competition

LAST TIME OUT: ITA Regionals

The Bobcats wrapped up play at day two of the ITA Regional Championships on Friday, Oct. 18, as Patrick Cachapero and Hielke Moore both competed.
Cachapero and Moore began the day competing together in main draw doubles, falling to Gore/Blanco of Fairfield in a close match. Moore then earned a spot in main draw singles, falling vs. Buffalo's Matt Johnson by the score of 6-2, 7-5.
The Bobcats began competition at the ITA Regional Championships on Thursday, Oct. 17, as Alester Magalit competed in singles play. Magalit – last year's MAAC Rookie of the Year – fell vs. John Speicher of Dartmouth in three sets to begin tournament play for the Bobcats. Magalit won the first set of the match in impressive fashion (6-0), then fell in set two and set three.

NUMBERS/NOTES

Axel Stern and Alester Magalit each have four singles wins – which ranks tied for the most on the team. Stern is 4-2 in singles matches, while last year's MAAC Rookie of the Year is 4-5 in singles.
Magalit and Bryan Schick have gone 3-1 as a doubles tandem, the most doubles wins for any duo on the team so far in fall 2019.

THE 2019-20 BOBCATS

This year's Quinnipiac men's tennis program is compiled of four sophomores (Clark Davis, Alester Magalit, Aleksa Martinovic, Bryan Schick), one junior (Hielke Moore), and three seniors (Patrick Cachapero, Axel Stern, Alester Magalit).

LAST YEAR

Quinnipiac turned in an impressive 2018-19 season, advancing to the MAAC Tournament title contest for the first time since 2015-16. The Bobcats went 9-13 (4-2 MAAC) in total, cruising past No. 2 Marist, 4-1, in the semifinal round of the conference tournament.
Under Head Coach Chris Pappas' guidance Quinnipiac earned six All-MAAC honors, highlighted by Alester Magalit being named 2019 MAAC Rookie of the Year. Magalit is the fourth player in program history to be named conference Rookie of the Year.Head Coach Chris Pappas' first five seasons with the Bobcats have been impressive, as the two-time MAAC Coach of the Year selection has guided the program to a 26-8 MAAC record (2014-15 – current).

THE 2019-20 SCHEDULE

The Bobcats announced their 2019-20 schedule on Monday, July 22.
Quinnipiac's 2019-20 schedule will feature three tournaments in the fall, beginning with the Quinnipiac Invitational (Sept. 20-22). The Bobcats will participate in the Brown Invite (Sept. 27-29) and the CT State Championships at Yale (Nov. 3-5). The program also hosts Holy Cross/Sacred Heart (both on Oct. 5).
Quinnipiac Tennis Alumni day will take place on Oct. 26. The Bobcats will host Wesleyan and Bryant during the day, there will be a 5-point tournament for alumni, and the day will conclude with a reception at President Judy Olian's house. For more information on 2019 Quinnipiac Tennis Alumni Day, CLICK HERE.

For more updates regarding Quinnipiac men's tennis, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram at @QU_MTEN or visit www.gobobcats.com.

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Players Mentioned

Patrick Cachapero

Clark Davis

Alester Magalit

Aleksa Martinovic

Hielke Moore

Bryan Schick

Axel Stern

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