MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The No. 3-seed Yeshiva University men's tennis team earned a convincing victory in the opening round of the Skyline Championships over sixth-seeded St. Joseph's University Long Island, 5-0, at Brookdale Park Tennis Center on Tuesday evening. Yeshiva (7-10) will battle No. 2-seed Farmingdale State College (12-3) in the semifinal round of the conference postseason on Thursday, at Farmingdale State Tennis Courts, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Senior Eitan Jeselsohn and rookie Pinny Balsam won every game at No. 3 doubles to give the Macs (7-10) a 1-0 lead in the match. Next, first-year player Michael Natkin and graduate student Eli Hanuka padded Yeshiva's advantage with an 8-2 victory at the second doubles court. Senior Yoni Mayer and rookie Kobi Ciment clinched the Macs' sweep of doubles play with a tight victory at the first position, 8-6.

Rookie Israel Bussu put YU on the brink of victory with a dominating triumph at No. 4 singles, 6-0, 6-1. Then, Jeselsohn punched Yeshiva's ticket to the conference semifinal round with a win at No. 2 singles, 6-4, 6-1.

"Very happy to get the win today with seniors Eli, Eitan, and Yoni playing so well under pressure on Senior Night," Yeshiva University Head Coach Jon Rubinstein said. "The guys are pumped for semifinals on Thursday!"

After the match, Yeshiva University honored its three graduating seniors, Hanuka, Jeselsohn, and Mayer with a Senior Night Ceremony. 

For more information regarding Yeshiva's conference semifinal match at Farmingdale State, head over to YUmacs.com as well as our social media channels (Facebook: Yeshiva Athletics; Twitter: @YUathletics; Instagram: @YeshivaAthletics).