Day 2 Recap: Squash at Its Finest – CSA Individual Championships

Day 2 Recap: Squash at Its Finest – CSA Individual Championships

Day 2 of the 2025 CSA Individual Championships delivered another thrilling chapter in this prestigious tournament, showcasing exceptional talent, fierce competition, and the spirit of college squash at its finest. The day featured the finals of the Molloy and Holleran Cup divisions, alongside the eight highly anticipated quarterfinal matches in the Pool and Ramsay divisions.

The level of squash across all divisions has been extraordinary, with players putting on masterful performances that left the crowd captivated. In the Pool and Ramsay divisions, the quarterfinal matches were nothing short of electrifying, with every point fiercely contested. Here are the results:

  • Yee Xin Ying (Cornell) defeated Heng Wai Wong (Yale) 3-0
  • Zeina Zein (Princeton) overcame Saran Nghiem (Harvard) 3-0
  • Riya Navani (Stanford) defeated Caroline Fouts (Harvard) – default due to injury
  • Chan Sin Yuk (Columbia) edged past Meagan Best (UVA) in a riveting encounter
  • Salman Khalil (UPENN) bested Neel Joshi (Harvard) 3-0
  • Tad Carney (Yale) triumphed in a five-game thriller against Nicholas Spizzirri (UPENN) 3-2
  • Omar Hafez (UPENN) powered through to a 3-0 win over Lachlan Sutton (Yale)
  • Joachim Chuah (Trinity) defeated Karim Elbarbary 3-1

The semifinals promise to be nothing short of spectacular. These matches will take place on Monday at the iconic Glass Court in Grand Central Terminal, a venue synonymous with professional squash and one of the sport’s most awe-inspiring stages. For the college players, this is a dream opportunity to compete in front of a global audience at a venue that epitomizes the grandeur of squash. Matches will be streamed live on SquashTV, with expert commentary by Chris Gordon and Jackson Bragman, adding depth and insight to every rally.

The Molloy and Holleran Cup divisions concluded with thrilling finals that highlighted the depth of talent across the tournament:

  • Holleran North: Champion Alexandra Stoddard (UPENN) defeated Yuvna Gupta (Stanford) 3-1
  • Holleran South: Ocean Ma (Harvard) triumphed over Miriam Cheng (Stanford) 3-1
  • Holleran East: Mika Bardin (Yale) overcame Lujan Palacios (Trinity) 3-1
  • Holleran West: Maryam Mian (UVA) clinched a 3-2 victory against Molly Stoltz (Harvard)
  • Molloy North: Jacob Lin (Harvard) defeated Sharan Punjabi (Franklin & Marshall) 3-0
  • Molloy South: Dylan Moran (UVA) edged past Daniel Deverill (Western) in a thrilling 3-2 battle
  • Molloy East: Huzaifa Ibrahim (Trinity) swept Dhirren Rajarathinam (Rochester) 3-0
  • Molloy West: Joe Smythe (Dickinson) prevailed 3-2 against Thomas “Jack” Winston (Bowdoin)

The champions of these divisions displayed exceptional skill and determination, solidifying their places among the best in college squash.

As the tournament heads into the semifinals for the Pool and Ramsay divisions, excitement is building to see who will rise to the occasion and claim a spot in the finals. Matches start at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27, and whether you tune in via SquashTV or join us at Grand Central Terminal, you won’t want to miss a moment of this incredible display of athleticism and passion.

The 2025 CSA Individual Championships are a testament to the high caliber of collegiate squash, and with the spotlight now on the Glass Court, the stage is perfectly set for another unforgettable day.

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