Ewing, NJ… The College of New Jersey men's tennis team wrapped up the regular season on a winning note as the Lions slipped past visiting Stevens Institute of Technology 5-4 on Wednesday.
 
The win boosted TCNJ to 10-5 on the season as they now will await the announcement of the field to the 2014 NCAA Division III Tournament.
 
The loss dropped the Ducks to 11-10.
 
Prior to the match, seniors Howard Telson (Edison, NJ/J.P. Stevens) and Gabe Allen (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown) were recognized for their contributions to the program during their careers.
 
The Lions claimed two points in doubles play with Telson and sophomore Pierce Cooper (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown) winning 8-2 in the first spot and the second pairing of freshman Mike Stanley (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) and sophomore Billy Buchbinder (Scotch Plains, NJ/Wardlaw-Hartridge) posting an 8-5 victory.
 
Pierce, Stanley, and Buchbinder each then netted wins in singles to give the Lions their third straight victory.
 
The College of New Jersey 5, Stevens 4
Singles competition
1. Matthew Heinrich (STEVENS) def. Howard Telson (TCNJ) 6-1, 6-2
2. Pierce Cooper (TCNJ) def. Ben Foran (STEVENS) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
3. Michael Feldman (STEVENS) def. Dan Presuto (TCNJ) 6-0, 6-0
4. Charles Drake (STEVENS) def. Gabe Allen (TCNJ) 6-3, 6-2
5. Mike Stanley (TCNJ) def. Antonio Perich (STEVENS) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
6. Billy Buchbinder (TCNJ) def. Brett Derrington (STEVENS) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Howard Telson/Pierce Cooper (TCNJ) def. Charles Drake/Michael Feldman (STEVENS) 8-2
2. Mike Stanley/Billy Buchbinder (TCNJ) def. Matthew Heinrich/Antonio Perich (STEVENS) 8-5
3. Tyler Tisdale/Ben Foran (STEVENS) def. Gabe Allen/Andrew Grossman (TCNJ) 8-3