POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (April 17, 2015) – The Vassar men's tennis team (6-8) will host the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Rochester Institute of Technology this weekend for a pair of Liberty League dual matches at Joss Courts.
 
Last Time Out
New York University swept doubles, then won five of six singles matches to clinch an 8-1 head-to-head victory over Vassar on April 11. Sophomore Nick Litsky (St. Petersburg, FL/Shoecrest Prep School) picked up the lone victory for Vassar on the day, beating junior Sidd Thangirala at No. 1 singles. Litsky won in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 to pick up his 12th victory on the year.
 
Match Details
Opponent: RPI (10-3, 4-1 Liberty League)
Links: (RPI Men's Tennis Page) (Roster) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY  
Facility: Joss Tennis Courts
Date: April 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm  

A Look at the Engineers
RPI enters Saturday's match 10-3 on the season and 4-1 in the liberty League, and is currently riding a four-match win streak. The Engineers earned victories over Rochester and Hobart last weekend in a pair of Liberty League matches, including a tight 5-4 decision over the Yellow Jackets on April 12. RPI was ranked as the No. 14 team in Northeast Region in the most recent ITA Rankings, and sophomore Mickey Grimes is tabbed as the No. 25 singles player in the Northeast. Grimes and senior teammate Brandon Mazzara have joined forces to play No. 1 doubles for the Engineers this spring.   
     
Last Meeting
The Brewers edged RPI 5-4 last season at Joss Courts in what was a mild upset victory for Vassar, as RPI was tabbed No. 11 and VC was No. 17 in the Northeast at the time.  
 
Match Details
Opponent: RIT (5-9, 1-5 Liberty League) 
Links: (RIT Men's Tennis Page) (Roster) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY 
Facility: Joss Tennis Courts
Date: April 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 am 

A Look at the Tigers
RIT enters Sunday's contest 5-9 overall and 1-5 in the Liberty League, looking to snap a three match losing streak since April 11. RIT was downed 8-1 on April 16 to Hobart earlier this week, with their only in-conference victory coming against Bard on April 4. Amos Baptise and Kevin Layer have split time at No. 1 singles for the Tigers throughout the year, with Baptiste having more success going 3-3. Baptiste and teammate Jared Ingolia have held the best record at No. 1 doubles for RIT, currently 3-3 on the season as a pair.

Last Meeting
Vassar earned a 9-0 sweep over RIT last season when the teams met on March 30 in Rochester, NY, not dropping a set in singles while going 3-0 in doubles.  
 
In the Polls
ITA Division III Full Rankings

Vassar held its No. 19 ranking in the Northeast Region in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rankings released last week. Sophomore Nick Litsky moved up one spot as he was tabbed the No. 15 singles player in the region.

Up Next:
Vassar will play its final two matches of the 2015 regular season next weekend when the Brewers battle St. Lawrence University at home and Hobart College on the road April 25-26.