LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis University men's and women's tennis prepare for its 2023 spring break matches from March 12-16 in Hilton Head, S.C. Both teams are scheduled for three matches during the five-day period.
 
Men's Tennis Quick Hits
Saint Francis carries a 3-7 overall record and has dropped its last four matches. Adam Kush leads the Red Flash with a 5-5 singles record in dual matches and holds an even 2-2 record in the No. 1 match. Kush and Gregory Troyan are the top doubles pairing with a 4-6 record and are 4-2 in the No. 2 match.
 
Scouting George Mason
The Patriot hold a 2-3 record with a most recent 6-1 victory over former NEC member Mount St. Mary's. Niza Simunyola leads the team with a 4-1 dual match singles record and two other players have a 2-3 record. Simunyola and teammate Rishab Sardana hold a 3-1 dual record in doubles, all in the No. 2 match.
 
All-Time vs. George Mason
George Mason holds a 6-0 all-time advantage over Saint Francis since the first meeting in 2008. The last meeting between the programs was a 5-2 George Mason victory in 2014.
 
Scouting Charleston
The College of Charleston holds a 4-6 record, which includes a 7-0 sweep over NEC member Stonehill. The Cougars have won three of their last four matches heading into next week.
 
All-Time vs. Charleston
Wednesday's meeting between The College of Charleston and Saint Francis marks the first in program history.
 
Scouting Saint Louis
The Billikens own a 9-2 overall record and are 2-2 in their last four matches. Adam Behrun leads the team with a 7-1 overall singles record and Ryota Fukushima leads with a 5-0 record in the No. 1 match. The doubles team of Andres Castellanos and Luca Lo Nardo hold a perfect 6-0 record this spring.
 
All-Time vs. Saint Louis
Thursday's match between Saint Francis and Saint Louis marks the first in program history.  
 
Women's Tennis Quick Hits
Saint Francis holds a 7-5 record with a 6-4 record during the spring season. Bente Vandeputte leads the team with a 10-2 singles record, which includes a perfect 4-0 record in the No. 1 match. Valeria Vinces (7-3) and Anoek Pruijmboom (5-3) are the other two Red Flash players with an above-.500 singles record. Pruijmboom holds the best doubles record at 4-6.
 
Scouting George Mason
The Patriots hold a 4-2 overall record with one loss 4-1 against NEC member Fairleigh Dickinson. George Mason also has one victory over former NEC member Mount St. Mary's. The Patriots lost to another common opponent as the Red Flash, Navy, 7-0 on Feb. 12.
 
All-Time vs. George Mason
The Patriots own a 5-1 all-time advantage over the Red Flash since the first meeting in 2007. Saint Francis won the last meeting between the programs 5-1 in 2014 after dropping the first five.
 
Scouting Lafayette
The Leopards hold a 4-4 record, which includes a 6-1 loss to NEC member Sacred Heart. Lafayette has won three of its last four matches heading into spring break.
 
All-Time vs. Lafayette
Saint Francis holds a 2-0 all-time advantage over Lafayette with victories in 2016 and 2017. Both matches were won by a 6-1 margin.
 
Scouting Saint Louis
Saint Louis owns a 7-3 overall record with losses in its last two matches. Elizabeth Mintusova leads the team with a 7-1 singles record, which includes a 6-1 mark in the No. 1 match. Mintusov teams up with Ksenia Aleshina for a perfect 8-0 record in dual match doubles.
 
All-Time vs. Saint Louis
Thursday's match between Saint Francis and Saint Louis marks the first in program history.
 
Next
Saint Francis men's and women's tennis return from their spring break matches on Saturday, March 25 at Duquesne.