Hobart College first-year Asser Eldemerdash went 2-0 in his first two collegiate matches for the Statesmen. In his collegiate debut, he beat St. Lawrence's Colby Galarza, 3-1 (11-9, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6), playing in the No. 3 spot. Eldemerdash followed that up with a five-game victory at No. 1 over Artemy Mukhin of Bard. He came from behind twice to win 3-2 (4-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 11-7).