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No. 2 UVA Defeats Boston College Men's Tennis 7-0
The Cavaliers sweep the Eagles in a dominant ACC matchup.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Boston College men's tennis team suffered a 7-0 defeat against No. 2 University of Virginia on Friday in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers secured the doubles point and then won all six singles matches to complete the sweep.
Why it matters
This lopsided loss to a highly ranked opponent highlights the challenges Boston College faces in competing within the competitive ACC conference. However, the close singles match by Lukas Rais suggests potential for growth and resilience within the Eagles' program.
The details
The Cavaliers secured the doubles point by winning matches at No. 1 and No. 2. The Boston College duo of Luke Levanat and Lukas Rais were leading 4-2 in their match at No. 3 doubles when it was left unfinished. In singles play, University of Virginia won all six matches, with Lukas Rais of Boston College putting up a strong fight at No. 5 singles, forcing a first-set tiebreak before falling 7-6 (7-1), 6-3.
- The match took place on Friday, February 28, 2026.
- Boston College is scheduled to continue its ACC schedule on the road against Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 1 at noon.
The players
University of Virginia
The No. 2 ranked men's tennis team in the country, competing in the ACC conference.
Boston College
The Boston College men's tennis team, with a 4-3 overall record and 0-1 in the ACC conference.
Lukas Rais
A Boston College men's tennis player who put up a strong fight in the No. 5 singles match, forcing a first-set tiebreak.
What’s next
The outcome of Boston College's match against Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 1 could influence the Eagles' standing within the ACC conference.
The takeaway
This lopsided defeat to a top-ranked opponent highlights the challenges Boston College faces in competing within the highly competitive ACC conference. However, the strong singles performance by Lukas Rais suggests potential for growth and resilience within the Eagles' program as they continue their conference schedule.
