Top-ranked Emory University opened the University Athletic Association men's championships with a 9-0 victory over the University of Rochester.

For the Yellowjackets (10-10), Dan Barbash and Brian Schmeer dropped a tight 8-6 decision to Oliver Lapp and Chris Jordan at #3 doubles. Patrick Sheehan and Matt Volkov played at #2 doubles (won, 8-3 by David Caplan and Mark Boren). The first doubles team was Brian Bowman and Bennett Peterson (8-2 to Michael and Chris Goodwin of Emory).

Bowman battled Michael Goodwin at first singles with the Emory player winning, 6-2, 6-4. Emory moves into the semifinals on Saturday to play Chicago. Rochester will play Case Western Reserve at 9 am on Saturday at Pittsford Mendon High School.