In a marquee top-10 showdown on Saturday afternoon, No. 8 Drexel delivered a statement win on its home courts, knocking off No. 6 Princeton, 6–3. The Dragons, riding momentum from a dominant season-opening sweep, showed composure and depth throughout the lineup to secure one of the program’s most meaningful victories in recent years.
Back-and-Forth Start Sets the Tone
The opening rotation featured positions 1, 3, 5, and 7 — and immediately set up a tightly contested battle. Drexel struck first behind a clinical three-game win from No. 7 Thiago Cabrejos. Princeton answered with back-to-back four-game wins from Andrew Glaser (#5) and Aly Ibrahim (#3) to take a 2–1 lead. Meanwhile, the No. 1 match evolved into a marathon, stretching toward the 80-minute mark as play continued around it.
As second-round matches began, Drexel’s Tavneet Singh (#8) leveled the score at 2–2 in straight games, before Princeton claimed the point at No. 1, with Hollis Robertson edging out a five-game thriller to push the Tigers ahead, 3–2.
Dragons Take Over Down the Stretch
From that point forward, Drexel surged. Charlie Taylor (#6) evened the match at 3–3, setting the stage for the decisive final push.
One of the defining moments came at No. 9, where Darien Benn battled through a high-energy four-game win, sending Drexel ahead 4–3 and igniting the home crowd.
Head Coach John White highlighted Benn’s impact, noting: “Darien’s win was a seesaw battle that had the crowd yelling and screaming after every point. The atmosphere around that match was electric.”
White also pointed to the intensity and quality at the top of the ladder, adding: “What unfolded at the No. 1 position — Hollis Robertson versus Nico Serna — was some of the best squash I’ve seen in a long time, played with intensity, respect, and exceptional sportsmanship on both sides.”
The clinching moment followed at No. 4, where Youssef Bastawy rallied after dropping the opening game, securing the match for Drexel with an 11–9 finish in the fourth. White praised the resilience on display, adding: “Youssef dug in deep, played great squash, and got us the long-awaited victory against Princeton.”
To cap off the day, Guido Lindner closed out a straight-game win at No. 2, sealing the 6–3 final.
With disciplined play, late-match toughness, and contributions across the order, Drexel proved that they will be a major threat as the season unfolds.
The atmosphere, energy, and quality of squash matched the magnitude of the matchup, and Drexel walked away having shown grit, belief, and a ceiling that continues to rise.
