The Queens College men's tennis team secured two impressive wins, defeating Long Island University 4-2 in a close match and sweeping Adelphi University 7-0. Junior Said Akbarov clinched the match against LIU at No. 2 singles, providing momentum for their dominant victory over Adelphi. The Knights achieved a 2-0 lead in doubles play and went on to win all six singles matches, marking their 19th victory of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Queens College improves to 19-2 overall.
  • Akbarov clinched the victory at LIU with a win at No. 2 singles.
  • The Knights secured a total of seven wins in the Adelphi match, including all six singles matches and two doubles matches.
Yes, But

While Queens displayed strong performance, the match against Adelphi was notably easier than the thriller with LIU, indicating varying levels of competition.

State of Play
  • Queens is concluding the regular season with a current record of 19-2.
  • The Knights are preparing to host St. Thomas Aquinas College in their final match of the regular season on April 17.
What's Next

Following their match against St. Thomas Aquinas College, the Knights will focus on postseason play, aiming to build upon their successful regular season performance.

Bottom Line

Queens College's back-to-back victories highlight their competitiveness and readiness for the upcoming conference challenges, reinforcing their position as a strong contender in the East Coast Conference.