Men's Tennis Drops Competitive Match to Division II Adelphi

Bearcats earn two singles points despite early doubles deficit

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Baruch College men's tennis team fell 5-2 to NCAA Division II opponent Adelphi University in a competitive match on Sunday in Garden City, New York. Adelphi swept the doubles matches, but the Bearcats showed resilience in singles play, with Samuel Park and Joshua Bey earning points for Baruch.

Why it matters

The loss to Adelphi, a Division II program, demonstrates the strength of the Bearcats' schedule as they prepare for key CUNYAC conference matches. Despite the defeat, the team's performance in singles suggests they have the talent to compete with higher-level opponents.

The details

Adelphi set the tone early by sweeping all three doubles matches. In singles, Samuel Park continued his undefeated season with a commanding 6-4, 6-0 win at third flight, while rookie Joshua Bey added a gritty 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 victory at fifth singles. However, Juan Mendoza fell in a tough three-set battle at first singles.

  • The match took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Bearcats will host CUNYAC opponent Albertus Magnus College on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The players

Samuel Park

A standout player for the Bearcats, remaining undefeated in singles with a commanding win at third flight.

Joshua Bey

A rookie player for Baruch, earning a gritty three-set victory at fifth singles.

Juan Mendoza

The Bearcats' top singles player, falling in a tough three-set battle at first singles.

Sam Park

Paired with Juan Paredes at second doubles, battling closely before falling 6-4.

Juan Paredes

Paired with Sam Park at second doubles, battling closely before falling 6-4.

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What they’re saying

“The team showed a lot of fight and resilience, especially in singles play. We'll learn from this experience and use it to prepare for our upcoming CUNYAC matches.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

The Bearcats will look to bounce back as they continue their busy schedule on Tuesday, March 31, hosting CUNYAC opponent Albertus Magnus College at the Billie Jean King U.S. National Tennis Center in Queens.

The takeaway

Despite the loss to a strong Division II opponent, the Bearcats' performance in singles suggests they have the talent to compete with higher-level teams. This experience will help prepare them for their upcoming CUNYAC conference matches as they look to build on their success.