The Boston College men’s tennis team (4-3, 0-1 ACC) suffered a 7-0 defeat at the hands of No. 2 University of Virginia (9-2, 1-0 ACC) on Friday in Charlottesville.
Match Details
The Cavaliers secured the doubles point by winning matches at No. 1 and No. 2. The Boston College duo of Luke Levanat and Lukas Rais were leading 4-2 in their match at No. 3 doubles when it was left unfinished.
University of Virginia continued its dominance into singles play, winning all six matches. Lukas Rais of Boston College put up a strong fight at No. 5 singles, forcing a first-set tiebreak before falling 7-6 (7-1), 6-3.
The final scores were: Mai Gao (BC) lost to #12 Keegan Rice (UVA) 6-3, 6-1; Matvey Greschner (BC) lost to #80 Jangjun Kim (UVA) 6-2, 6-2; Matthew Carioscia (BC) lost to #24 Andres Santamarta Roig (UVA) 6-2, 6-1; Matthew Overvelde (BC) lost to Stiles Brockett (UVA) 6-4, 6-1; Lukas Rais (BC) lost to Mans Dahlberg (UVA) 7-6 (7-1), 6-3; and Luke Levanat (BC) lost to Douglas Yaffa (UVA) 6-4, 6-3.
Looking Ahead
Boston College is scheduled to continue its ACC schedule on the road against Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 1 at noon. The outcome of that match could influence the Eagles’ standing within the conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was University of Virginia 7, Boston College 0.
Which Boston College player had the most competitive match?
Lukas Rais battled in the closest singles contest, forcing a first-set tiebreak at No. 5 before falling 7-6 (7-1), 6-3.
When is Boston College’s next match?
The Eagles will compete against Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 1 at noon.
How will the Eagles adjust their strategy as they continue their conference schedule?
