GARDEN CITY, N.Y. 9/20/25 - The Ravens traveled to Adelphi to compete in their first conference match, where they fell to the Panthers 2-5.
Score: Franklin Pierce 2, Adelphi 5
Record: Franklin Pierce (1-1, 0-1 NE10), Adelphi (3-1, 1-1 NE10)
Location: Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Panthers edged out the Ravens in several close doubles matches. Ruben Minguez (Barcelona, Spain) and Martin Dominguez (Vigo, Spain) had the closet match in doubles play, losing by only two games 4-6.
- In singles play, Freshman Mathias Bonnefond (Chateauroux, France) was able to win his #3 singles match in three sets. He was able to win the first set 6-4 before dropping the second set 4-6. Fortunately, he was able to make a comeback and win the third set 6-4.
- Daniel Garcia (Almeria, Spain) was also able to put a point on the board for the Ravens, winning his #5 singles game. After dropping the first set, he was able to win the second and push a tie breaker set where he won 10-7.
- At #1 singles, Minguez forced 7 games before dropping the set. He went on to lose the second set 1-6. At #4 singles, Dominguez dropped the first 3-6 before trying to even the score in a 7-game second set but eventually falling in that set 5-7.
NEX UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens look to bounce back at the ITA East Region Championships starting Friday, September 26th in Flushing, N.Y.
