Flagler College men's tennis stuns Barry for NCAA Division II national title
Flagler College men's tennis team achieved a historic victory by winning their first NCAA Division II national championship. Aly El Rafie secured the title with a decisive singles match against Barry University, ending a long-standing rivalry. This win marks a significant milestone for the program, which had previously struggled against Barry.
- ▪Aly El Rafie clinched the championship with a three-set victory over Thomas Machado.
- ▪Flagler College had a previous record of 0-23 against Barry University before this match.
- ▪The Saints had lost their last 15 matches against Barry as a ranked opponent.
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