Freshmen answer the call in epic dual win over Valparaiso

Newcomers Soyfer and Colton post pressure wins to help UW pull off the 4-3 victory

Men's Tennis January 28, 2017

Freshmen answer the call in epic dual win over Valparaiso

Newcomers Soyfer and Colton post pressure wins to help UW pull off the 4-3 victory

MADISON, Wis. – If the season-opening match at Nielsen Tennis Stadium is any indication, it's going to be a thrilling season for Wisconsin men's tennis. The Badgers kicked off the season with a heart-pounding win over a highly-touted Valparaiso team, 4-3, on Saturday.

In men's singles, two freshmen – Daniel Soyfer and Chase Colton – led the charge for the Badgers with vital wins at a crucial point in the duel.

"It's unique to see two freshmen step up like that," head coach Danny Westerman said. "This just shows how tough they are, the belief they have in each other, and the confidence in one another to pick up this win today."

Tied 2-2 in the overall point total, Soyfer intensified the Badger squad and onlookers with a late break in the second set to give him a 7-6, 6-4 win over Brandon Ancona.

Colton paused for only a second to celebrate the Soyfer win. The freshman's match would be the last to finish, a three-set masterpiece with break after break.

After losing the first set 6-4, Colton broke Valparaiso's Kyle Dunn right back for a 6-4 second-set win. The third set was more decisive for Colton as he tallied a 6-2 set to clinch the overall Badger win.

Junior captain Lamar Remy picked up the other singles win for the Badgers with a 6-0, 6-3 throttling of Dave Bacalla.

In doubles, the Badgers earned their first "W" with a win from Remy and Colton. The duo earned a 6-4 win over Dave Bacalla and Chad Kissell.

Senior John Zordani and sophomore Osgar O'Hoisin collected the next doubles win for the Badgers with a 6-2 showing over Brandon Ancona and Dan Langston.

"We didn't play the best today but I think Valparaiso has a lot to do with that," Westerman finished. "We had enough guys do the right things to be able get the win today and that's team tennis. We'll get better as the season goes on."

The Badgers are back in action in the second match of the doubleheader, when they take on South Dakota State at 5 p.m. at Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Admission and parking is free.

Singles

#1 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Jeffrey Schorsch, Valparaiso	7	6		Order of finish: 3
Josef Dodridge, Wisconsin	5	4

#2 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Chad Kissell, Valparaiso	1	7	6	Order of finish: 5
Chema Carranza, Wisconsin	6	6	4

#3 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Dave Bacalla, Valparaiso	0	3		Order of finish: 1
Lamar Remy, Wisconsin	6	6

#4 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Kyle Dunn, Valparaiso	6	4	2	Order of finish: 6
Chase Colton, Wisconsin	4	6	6

#5 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Charlie Emhardt, Valparaiso	6	6		Order of finish: 2
Osgar O'Hoisin, Wisconsin	2	2

#6 SINGLES	1	2	3	Notes
Brandon Ancona, Valparaiso	6	4		Order of finish: 4
Daniel Soyfer, Wisconsin	7	6

Doubles

#1 DOUBLES	1	2	3	Notes
Jeffrey Schorsch/Charlie Emhardt, Valparaiso	6			Order of finish: 1
Josef Dodridge/Chema Carranza, Wisconsin	4

#2 DOUBLES	1	2	3	Notes
Dave Bacalla/Chad Kissell, Valparaiso	4			Order of finish: 2
Lamar Remy/Chase Colton, Wisconsin	6

#3 DOUBLES	1	2	3	Notes
Brandon Ancona/Dan Langston, Valparaiso	2			Order of finish: 3
John Zordani/Osgar O'Hoisin, Wisconsin	6

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Players Mentioned

Chema Carranza: 6' 2"; Junior

Josef Dodridge: 6' 0"; Junior

Osgar O'Hoisin: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Lamar Remy: 6' 0"; Junior

John Zordani: 6' 5"; Senior

Daniel Soyfer: 6' 0"; Freshman

Chase Colton: 5' 10"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Chema Carranza
: 6' 2"; Junior

Josef Dodridge
: 6' 0"; Junior

Osgar O'Hoisin
: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Lamar Remy
: 6' 0"; Junior

John Zordani
: 6' 5"; Senior

Daniel Soyfer
: 6' 0"; Freshman

Chase Colton
: 5' 10"; Freshman

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