JAMAICA, NY -- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College men's tennis produced a season-best four match points Monday afternoon in their CUNYAC finale but came up just short in a 5-4 setback against the John Jay College Bloodhounds (2-7, 1-2 CUNYAC) from York College Courts.

Michael Martey contributed to a team-best 20 games won on the day, setting the tone with a victory at third doubles alongside Firdaus Abdulai, as the pair triumphed 8–6. Altenor Molien and Abubakar Khamis secured a hard-fought win at No. 2 doubles, prevailing 8–7 (7–3).

In singles play, Martey capped off his standout day with a dominant straight-set victory (6–0, 6–0) at No. 5 singles. Dylan Juela also delivered a strong performance at No. 4 singles, defeating John Jay 7–5, 6–0. Khamis battled on the No. 3 court but was edged out 6–2, 5–7, 1-0 (13–11). Molien competed fiercely in a tough No. 2 singles match, winning four games but ultimately fell short. Abdulai fought hard, taking 10 games in his match, but was defeated 7–5, 7–5 at No. 6 singles.

#1 Doubles
Samir Ghimire / Davio Rossi-Levin (John Jay) def. Sangay Yoezer / Dylan Juela (York) 8–3 
#2 Doubles
Altenor Molien / Abubakar Khamis (York) def. Daniel Rosa / Vladimir Ruzanov (John Jay) 8–7 (7–3) 
#3 Doubles
Michael Martey / Firdaus Abdulai (York) def. Mariam Caraza / Flor Caro (John Jay) 8–6
#1 Singles
Samir Ghimire (John Jay) def. Sangay Yoezer (York) 6–1, 6–0
#2 Singles
Davio Rossi-Levin (John Jay) def. Altenor Molien (York) 6–1, 6–3
#3 Singles
Daniel Rosa (John Jay) def. Abubakar Khamis (York) 6–2, 5–7, 1-0 (13–11)
#4 Singles
Dylan Juela (York) def. Vladimir Ruzanov (John Jay) 7–5, 6–0
#5 Singles
Michael Martey (York) def. Mariam Caraza (John Jay) 6–0, 6–0
#6 Singles
Flor Caro (John Jay) def. Firdaus Abdulai (York) 7–5, 7–5

Up Next
The Cardinals (0-8, 0-5 CUNYAC) remain on home court Tuesday (Apr. 22) for a non-conference bout against the Sarah Lawrence College Gryphons (4-5) starting at 3 p.m. 

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