REDLANDS, Calif. - The 14th-ranked Trinity University men's tennis team delivered a composed road performance on Saturday morning, taking down No. 18 University of Redlands 5-2 at the Coach Jim Verdieck Tennis Center. In a tightly-contested matchup between nationally-ranked programs, the Tigers leaned on timely doubles play and steady singles execution to secure the win.

Trinity struck first by claiming the doubles point in a competitive opening. The senior duo of Aashish Dhanani (Austin, Texas / Westwood) and Conor Kaczmarczyk (Aurora, Colo. / Regis Jesuit) were first off the courts at #3, handling their opponents 6-2 with confident, aggressive play. Shortly after, the No. 23 nationally ranked pair of Kishan Kersten (Plano, Texas / West) and Jared Perry (Tucson, Ariz. / Catalina Foothills) sealed the point at #1 with a solid 6-4 victory. The Bulldogs picked up the remaining match 7-5 over Ethan Flores (Houston, Texas / Clear Lake) and Roshin Kamath (League City, Texas / Clear Springs) at #2, but it proved just a consolation as the Tigers carried a 1-0 lead into singles.

Singles turned out to be a grind, with the Tigers controlling the key moments to win at four of the lines. The first result went against Kaczmarczyk at #4, where Redlands earned a 6-1, 6-2 win to level the match. Ryan Warren (Keller, Texas / Connection Academy), ranked No. 30 nationally, quickly restored the advantage at #5, producing a strong 6-1, 6-4 performance. Kersten, ranked No. 16, followed at #1 with a composed 6-4, 6-4 victory to push Trinity ahead.

Momentum continued to build as Perry, the No. 20 nationally ranked player, delivered a clean 6-3, 6-4 win at #2 to clinch the team victory. Dhanani then battled through a tight three-setter at #3, falling short in a 10-7 tiebreak to tally another point for Redlands. Kamath capped the day at #6 with a gritty 7-5, 7-5 win to complete the 5-2 result and give the Tigers four singles wins.
On the road against a ranked opponent, Trinity showed poise and depth from top to bottom. It is a performance that should build confidence as the Tigers continue their spring slate. 

Next Up
The No. 14 Tigers will look to keep their Californian record clean as they face off against Occidental College in Los Angeles tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m. (PT).