Luther Downs Men’s Tennis, 7-2

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Endicott men's tennis team fell to Luther, 7-2, on Sunday afternoon at the USTA Facility. 

The Norse took an early 2-1 advantage after doubles flights.

The pairing of George Danes (Old Lyme, Conn.) / Hudson De Risi (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) produced an 8-1 victory at No. 3.

The Blue and Green showed plenty of fight in singles play. 

No. 3 Antonio Marsallo (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) manufactured a 6-1, 1-6, 10-4 triumph, while No. 1 Conrad Kadel (Heidelberg, Germany) fought hard in a 7-5, 3-6, 8-10 setback. 

TOP QUOTE

"We played a solid match and did a lot of good things. Luther is tough and we played hard," said Endicott men's tennis head coach Anthony D'Angelo. "Our guys should be happy with their level."

BEYOND THE BOX

• Luther has played two nationally ranked teams (No. 22 Wisconsin-Whitewater & No. 38 Grinnell), while Endicott has taken on one ranked foe (No. 22 Colby).
• Danes / De Risi are 2-0 this spring as a duo.
• Marsallo moves to 3-1 in 2024.

WHAT'S NEXT

Endicott (2-5) clashes with Huntingdon tomorrow at Sadlando Park. The match will begin at 2:30 PM. 

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(Photo Credit - Jonny Ratner '24)