College of Charleston Men’s Tennis Dominates Hofstra in CAA Opener

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston men’s tennis team (8-4, 1-0) secured a decisive 6-1 victory over Hofstra (0-12, 0-1) at the Turner Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon, marking a strong start to their Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) campaign.

Doubles Play Sets the Tone

The Cougars swiftly gained the upper hand by winning the doubles point. Jake Smith and Ram Mude showcased their prowess with a 6-2 win in the No. 2 slot, while Jakub Solarski and Eddie Vo followed suit with a 6-4 victory on court one. Charleston also earned a point via forfeit on court six, establishing a 1-0 lead.

Singles Competition Seals the Win

Leon Harder extended Charleston’s lead with a commanding 7-5, 6-0 straight-set win in the No. 2 position. Dani Farran then clinched the match for the Cougars, delivering a dominant performance with a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the No. 5 spot.

Jake Smith contributed another point for Charleston, securing a two-set win (6-3, 7-5) on court four. Ram Mude battled through a hard-fought three-set match on court three, ultimately prevailing with a score of 6-1, 6-7 (6), 1 (7), adding a sixth point for the Cougars.

Hofstra managed to secure a single point with a three-set victory on court one, resulting in a final score of 6-1 in favor of Charleston.

Match Results

Doubles Results

• Jakub Solarski/Eddie Vo (COFC) def. Samarth Deepudass/Hideki Matsuoka (HOF) 6-4
• Jake Smith/Ram Mude (COFC) def. Dominic Anderson/Alex Di Fruscia (HOF) 6-2
• Dani Farran/Devin Ruhotina (COFC) – Win by forfeit

Order of Finish: 3, 2, 1

Singles Results

• Alex Di Fruscia (HOF) def. Jakub Solarski (COFC) 1-6, 6-2, 7-5
• Leon Harder (COFC) def. Samarth Deepudass (HOF) 7-5, 6-0
• Ram Mude (COFC) def. Dominic Anderson (HOF) 6-1, 6-7 (6), 1 (7)
• Jake Smith (COFC) def. Hideki Matsuoka (HOF) 6-3, 7-5
• Dani Farran (COFC) def. Amir Albeg (HOF) 6-2, 6-3
• Jordyn Larke (COFC) – Win by forfeit

Order of Finish: 6, 2, 5, 4, 3, 1

Looking Ahead

The Cougars will remain in Charleston to face Drexel on Tuesday, March 24. This match will also be Senior Day, honoring the team’s four seniors. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. Fans can follow Charleston men’s tennis on X (@CofCMTennis) and Instagram (@CofCMensTennis) for complete coverage.