VILLANOVA, Pa. – The Villanova University men's tennis team earned a 4-2 victory over Colgate University on Saturday afternoon at the Villanova Tennis Complex. 'CATS SECURE DOUBLES POINT
Villanova grabbed the early advantage by claiming the doubles point with wins on Courts 1 and 3.

Cooper Gordon and Ethan Carr set the tone with a dominant 6-1 victory over Champ and Vidinr at the top spot. Quincy Jones and Jack Sherner followed with a 6-3 win on Court 3 against Lee and McGowen to clinch the point. Kush Anand and Thomas Wakefield were also in control on Court 2, leading 6-4 when play concluded.
  STRONG RESPONSE IN SINGLES
Colgate responded with wins at No. 1 and No. 2 singles to take a brief 2-1 lead in the match. Seth defeated Jones (6-3, 6-2), and Lee edged Wakefield (6-4, 7-5) to put the Raiders in front.

The Wildcats answered in a big way. Ethan Carr evened the match with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles over Falcon. Kush Anand followed with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 6 against Chung to give Villanova a 3-2 advantage.

Will Monahan delivered the clinching point at No. 3 singles, rallying after dropping the opening set to defeat Bulger 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.

Cameron Kruep was locked in a battle at No. 5 singles, leading 7-5, 2-6, 3-3 when play was halted following the Wildcats' fourth point.

Up Next: Villanova will head to California for the Pacific Coast Doubles Championship starting on February 26.

Results
Singles competition
1. Seth (COL) def. Jones (VILL) 6-3, 6-2
2. Lee (COL) def. Wakefield (VILL) 6-4, 7-5
3. Monahan (VILL) def. Bulger (COL) 6-7, 6-4, 6-3
4. Carr (VILL) def. Falcon (COL) 6-3, 6-1
5. Kruep (VILL) vs. Vargas(COL) 7-5, 2-6, 3-5 DNF
6. Anand (VILL) def. Chung (COL) 6-4, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Gordon/Carr (VILL) def. Cjung/Viding (COL) 6-1
2. Anand/Wakefield (VILL) vs. Bulger/Vargas(COL) 6-4
3. Jones/Sherner (VILL) def. Lee/McGowan (COL) 6-3