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Denison Collects 2026 NCAC Men’s Tournament Title
GRANVILLE, OH – The Denison Big Red earned the 2026 NCAC Men's Tennis Tournament title on Sunday, April 26, on their home tennis courts in Granville, Ohio. The Big Red defeated Kenyon, 4-0, winning their sixth-straight and 13th overall NCAC tournament title in program history.
Denison began the day with a 1-0 lead after doubles play. The Big Red combo of Ethan Green (Salt Lake City, UT/Skyline) and Kael Shah (Nairobi, Kenya/ES American School Barcelona (Spain)) secured a 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles, while Jacob Patterson (Bridgeville, PA/South Fayette) and Wesley Huang (Pasadena, CA/Laurel Spring School) earned a 6-3 win at the third flight.
In singles play, Denison captured three points with Patterson earning the win at No. 3 (6-2, 6-2), Andreas Chapides (Limassol, Cyprus/ES International School) collecting the victory at No. 4 (6-3, 6-2) and Shah clinching the team victory at No. 2 (6-4, 6-3).