Men’s Squash Tripped Up At Fordham

Okulski, Donato score victories for Vassar

Bronx, NY – The Vassar College Men's Squash team suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday, dropping a 7-2 road decision at Fordham. Sophomore Matthew Okulski (Portland, ME) and junior Joseph Donato (Staten Island, NY) were victorious for the Brewers against the Rams.

Sunday's loss drops Vassar to 2-1 on the season, while Fordham opens its season at 1-0.

For The Brewers

Okulski improved to 3-0 on the young season with a 3-1 victory playing at the third position. With the match tied at 1-1, Okulski earned 12-10 and 11-6 victories to secure the win.
Playing at nine, Donato outlasted Fordham's Joe Walsh 3-2. Donato rallied from an 0-2 deficit to win the match with 11-8, 11-7 and 11-6 victories over the last three frames.
First Year Aqeel Merchant (Arlington, MA), who was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week on Monday, suffered a hard fought 8-11, 11-2, 9-11, 2-11, 10-12 defeat at the fourth position.
First Year Alexander Thorn (Rye Brook, NY) battled for the Brewers in a 3-11, 11-6, 1-11, 8-11 decision at eight.

What's Next

Vassar is off from competition until November 16 when it takes to the road to tussle with Wesleyan and Brown.

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Players Mentioned

Joseph Donato: Junior

Matthew Okulski: Sophomore

Aqeel Merchant: First Year

Alexander Thorn: First Year

Players Mentioned

Joseph Donato
: Junior

Matthew Okulski
: Sophomore

Aqeel Merchant
: First Year

Alexander Thorn
: First Year