HARTFORD-- The Williams Men's Squash team advanced to the NESCAC finals Saturday with wins over Wesleyan and Bates.
The second-seeded Ephs started the day with a quarterfinal match-up against the seventh-seeded Cardinals. Williams was able to get through the match unscathed, with nearly the entire lineup winning 3-0. Will Morris was tested at the number one spot, but was able to pull out a victory.
Third-seeded Bates awaited in the semi finals, and the Ephs geared up for what was sure to be a battle. Williams had beaten Bates 9-0 in early January, but many of the matches were close and Bates has always been a rival.
Williams was able to bear down and get the job done, however, eventually winning 8-1. Nick Marks, Jeremy Herrmann, and Will Gruner all had gritty five game wins. Ryan Eagan played some of his best squash of the season en route to a solid four game victory. The Ephs also received dominating performances from Alec Greaves-Tunnell, Will Morris, and Taylor Foehl to cap off the victory.
The Ephs move on to face top seeded Trinity in the conference finals tomorrow. Match time is set at 1:30.
Results:
Williams vs Wesleyan
1. Will. William Morris d. John Steele, 12-10, 11-6, 6-11, 11-5
2. Will. Will Gruner d. Matt Candal, 11-8, 11-4, 11-9
3. Will. Jeremy Herrmann d. Dale Korbin, 11-0, 11-6, 11-8
4. Will. Nicholas Marks d. Alexander Nassikas, 11-6, 11-3, 11-5
5. Will. Jack Ervasti d. Alexander Nunez, 11-3, 11-2, 11-4
6. Will. Alexander Greaves-Tunnell d. Jeffrey Berman, 11-5, 11-4, 11-4
7. Will. Ryan Eagan d. Ethan Moritz, 12-10, 11-8, 12-10
8. Will. Jared Zuckerman d. Lucas Wherry 11-3, 11-5, 11-3
9. Will. Michael Pizzi d. Chase Hochman 11-4, 11-4, 11-6
Williams vs. Bates results to follow
