PHILADELPHIA – The #5 University of Virginia men's squash team showcased its depth and skill with a commanding 9-0 sweep over #12 Tufts University on Thursday at the Arlen Specter Squash Center. The Cavaliers were in control from the start, winning all nine matches to improve to 11-4 on the season.
At the top of the lineup, Karim Elbarbary led the way with a hard-fought straight-game victory over
Nachiket Desai (11-7, 14-12, 11-8), surviving a tense second game to seal the win. John Paul Tew followed with a composed 3-0 victory at No. 2, while Juan Jose Torres delivered a strong performance at No. 3 over
Kerwin Teh, 11-5, 11-4 and 11-7.
The middle of the lineup featured some of the most competitive matches of the day. At No. 4, Dylan Moran overcame a second-game setback to defeat
Jared Chin in four games (11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 11-6). Maxwell Velazquez also battled back from an early deficit, taking a four-game win over
Rohan Valia (10-12, 11-6, 11-5, 11-7). Nathan Rosenzweig showed resilience after dropping the first game, coming back to defeat
Youssef Ezzo (2-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-8).
Virginia's depth shined in the lower third of the lineup, with Ewan Harris, Francis Hajek, and CJ Baldini all securing straight-game victories to complete the sweep. Harris was particularly dominant, allowing just 15 total points in his match.
With the win, Virginia improves to 11-4 on the season, solidifying its position among the nation's top teams. Tufts falls to 11-8.
Tufts will take on No. 9 Cornell University Friday at 3 p.m. in the opening round of consolation play.
#5 Univ. of Virginia 9, #12 Tufts University 0
Mar 06, 2025 at Philadelphia, PA (Arlen Spector Squash Center)
1. Karim Elbarbary (UVA) def.
Nachiket Desai (TUFTS) 11-7, 14-12, 11-8
2. John Paul Tew (UVA) def.
Aarav Gill (TUFTS) 11-7, 11-8, 11-6
3. Juan Jose Torres (UVA) def.
Kerwin Teh (TUFTS) 11-5, 11-4, 11-7
4. Dylan Moran (UVA) def.
Jared Chin (TUFTS) 11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 11-6
5. Maxwell Velazquez (UVA) def.
Rohan Valia (TUFTS) 10-12, 11-6, 11-5, 11-7
6. Nathan Rosenzweig (UVA) def.
Youssef Ezzo (TUFTS) 2-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-8
7. Ewan Harris (UVA) def.
Rutva Samant (TUFTS) 11-6, 11-5, 11-4
8. Francis Hajek (UVA) def.
Ali Tarek (TUFTS) 11-4, 11-6, 11-9
9. CJ Baldini (UVA) def.
Shivin Kumar (TUFTS) 11-9, 11-6, 11-8
Match Notes
Tufts University 11-8; National ranking #12
Univ. of Virginia 11-4; National ranking #5
T-2:00 A-200
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