Men’s Tennis Powers Through Howard for 4-1 Victory

Friday, February 7

Washington, DC

12:45 PM

Temple University

Howard University

Photo by: Robin Hsiao

Men’s Tennis Powers Through Howard for 4-1 Victory

2.7.25 | Men's Tennis

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - Temple men's tennis earned a solid 4-1 victory over Howard University this afternoon, with a dominant performance in singles play. Despite falling short in doubles, the Owls quickly rebounded. Martim Marujo, Adam Kresina, Maj Najvirt Kolaric, and Erden Er all claimed wins to lead Temple to a strong team victory.

How It Happen

Temple lost doubles 1-2 but bounced back strong in singles play, dominating Howard with a 4-1 victory. Marujo set the tone, securing a 6-2, 6-4 win over Marcel Dawson.
Kresina followed with a gritty performance, coming from behind to defeat Michael Major 3-6, 6-1, 10-7. Kolaric added another point for Temple with a solid 6-4, 6-2 win against Kendrick Lash, while Er delivered a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Mitchell Yon.
Though Pranav Nemani's match against Kaosie Nwokedi (6-3, 2-6 UF) and Dante Russo's match against Daniel Dunac (6-1, 2-0 UF) were unfinished, Temple's strong singles performance ensured they cruised to a 4-1 victory.

Results
Doubles
1. Martim Marujo/Adam Kresina (TEM) v.s Michael Major/Kendrick Lash (HOW), 5-5 UF
2. Marcel Dawson/Kaosie Nwokedi (HOW) def. Dante Russon/Maj Najvirt Kolaric (TEM), 6-4
3. Daniel Dunac/Mitchell Yon (HOW) def. Pranav Nemani/Aayush Bhat (TEM), 6-3
Singles
1. Martim Marujo (TEM) def. Marcel Dawson (HOW), 6-2, 6-4
2. Adam Kresina (TEM) def. Michael Major (HOW), 3-6, 6-1, 10-7
3. Maj Najvirt Kolaric (TEM) def. Kendrick Lash (HOW), 6-4, 6-2
4. Pranav Nemani (TEM) v.s Kaosie Nwokedi (HOW), 6-3, 2-6 UF
5. Erden Er (TEM) def. Mitchell Yon (HOW), 6-2, 6-4
6. Dante Russo (TEM) v.s Daniel Dunac (HOW), 6-1, 2-0 UF

Order of finish:
Doubles: 2,3
Singles: 3,1,2,5

UP NEXT
The Owls will be on the road to Providence, Rhode Island, to face Brown University on Feb. 9.

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