In a thrilling quarterfinal match, the Bowdoin College men’s tennis team emerged victorious over defending national champion Case Western with a score of 5-3 in the NCAA Division III Tournament. This victory propels the Polar Bears to the national semifinals for the first time since 2018.
The match was filled with intense moments and standout performances. Pieter Breuker and Andrew Mendelson set the tone early with a dominant 8-3 win at number three doubles. The team then staged a dramatic comeback in the doubles matches, with Ethan Bradley and Jackson Codd securing a crucial 8-7 (7-5) tiebreak victory at number two.
In the singles matches, Breuker continued his stellar play with a straight-set win at number three, followed by Tristan Bradley’s victory at number one. Despite Case Western winning a couple of singles matches, Reid Staples sealed the deal for Bowdoin with a 7-5, 6-3 win at number two.
Next up for Bowdoin is a semifinal showdown against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. (ET). This will mark Bowdoin’s fourth appearance in the NCAA semifinals, with the last one being in 2018. The upcoming match against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps will be a rematch from earlier in the season, where CMS narrowly defeated Bowdoin.
The winner of the semifinal match will advance to the national title match on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (ET). With the Polar Bears in top form, fans can expect another thrilling contest as they aim to secure a spot in the championship game.