JAMAICA, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) With the emphasis on amplifying the student-athlete experience, York College shines a weekly spotlight on a featured Cardinal to provide a look inside their bio. Sangay Yoezer of men's tennis takes center stage in this week's feature.

Debuting for the tennis program last campaign, Yoezer played in all 10 of York's singles and doubles matches. A fixture on the No. 1 singles court, he played eight contests at that level, totaling seven games. The sophomore competed once on the No. 2 singles court, taking five games (2-6, 3-6) against Lehman College's Richie Magaribi. In his lone appearance on the No. 3 singles court, Yoezer won a thrilling super tiebreaker (6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-4) against Nikita Knecht of Sarah Lawrence. On the No. 1 court with partner Jagvir Hoonjan for all doubles matchups, they captured seven games throughout the season, winning a season-high of three at Saint Elizabeth (Apr. 28). For his efforts at the highest difficulty level, Yoezer earned the 2023 York College Men's Tennis Coaches Award.

Continuing on the No. 1 singles and doubles courts in 2024, the Queens native competed in 10 matchups on the circuit's highest difficulty. On the singles level, he claimed six games, with a season-best three of the coming versus Lehman College (Apr. 23). Pairing with Altenor Molien, the duo grabbed 11 games this campaign, reaching the two-game threshold on three occasions. 

Department Awards
2023 York College Men's Tennis Coaches Award

Get To Know Sangay
Dream Job: Businessman or Accountant

My Favorite…
Sports Besides Tennis: Badminton and Soccer
Professional Sports Team: Manchester City F.C.
Professional Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
TV Show: Demon Slayer
Meal: Dinner
Cereal: Corn Flakes with Nuts 
Colors: Blue and Green
York Professor: Professor Chaitanand Radhamohan
Website: youtube.com
App: Mobile Legends

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