POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The 27th ranked Skidmore men's tennis team fell to Vassar College 5-2 in the Liberty League championships match, Monday morning.

The Thoroughbreds move to 11-8 on the season and have a shot at claiming an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament after playing several top 25 programs this season including key wins over Trinity College and The College of New Jersey.

The match came down to Jimmy Sherpa's number one singles match against Andrew Guzick, with Guzick prevailing 6-3, 6-3.  Miles Ransom won his number two singles match defeating Dan Freeman 6-4, 6-2, and paired with Gabe Steerman for an 8-5 win at number three doubles.

RESULTS:

SINGLES:

1. Andrew Guzick (VASSAR) def. Jimmy Sherpa (SKIDMORE) 6-3, 6-3

2. Miles Ransom (SKIDMORE) def. Dan Freeman (VASSAR) 6-4, 6-2

3. Nick Jasso (VASSAR) vs. Danny Knight (SKIDMORE) 4-6, 6-3, 4-0, unfinished

4. Daniel Cooper (VASSAR) def. Gabe Steerman (SKIDMORE) 6-2, 6-4

5. Christian Phelps (VASSAR) def. Jonah Epstein (SKIDMORE) 6-1, 6-3

6. Josh Kessler (VASSAR) vs. Kit Green-Sanderson (SKIDMORE) 0-1, unfinished

DOUBLES:   1. Andrew Guzick/Daniel Cooper (VASSAR) def. Jimmy Sherpa/Jonah Epstein (SKIDMORE) 8-5

2. Dan Freeman/Nick Jasso (VASSAR) def. Kit Green-Sanderson/Nick Tong (SKIDMORE) 8-5

3. Miles Ransom/Gabe Steerman (SKIDMORE) def. Josh Kessler/Christian Phelps (VASSAR) 8-5