The St. John's men's tennis team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, losing 4-0 to Columbia in the opening round. Columbia took control by winning the doubles point and maintained momentum, clinching three singles matches in succession. Despite some early momentum from St. John's players, Columbia's strong performance across the courts led to their victory. The match concluded with Columbia advancing to face the winner of Virginia and Rider, while St. John's finished the season as BIG EAST champions with a solid overall record.

By the Numbers
  • Columbia won 4-0, securing the match with straight-set victories on multiple courts.
  • St. John's concludes the season with a 19-6 record and was crowned BIG EAST champions.
Yes, But

While St. John's dominated their conference, their performance against strong opponents, particularly NCAA Tournament teams, proved challenging with six losses against such teams.

State of Play
  • Columbia seized the doubles point early, setting the tone for the match.
  • St. John's players had promising starts in singles but could not convert into match wins.
What's Next

Columbia will move on to the second round of the tournament, where they will face the winner of the match between No. 4 Virginia and Rider. Additionally, St. John's will look to rebuild and prepare for the next season after a successful campaign.

Bottom Line

Despite their early exit in the NCAA Tournament, St. John's men's tennis team can take pride in their BIG EAST title and overall strong season, setting a foundation for future success.