Penn Men’s Squash Dominates Over St. Lawrence and Rochester
The University of Pennsylvania men’s squash team cemented their position as the nation’s top program with a pair of convincing 9-0 victories on Saturday. The Quakers first dispatched St. Lawrencein the morning before carrying that momentum into a commanding win against Rochester in the afternoon.
Dominant Performances Across the Board
Six players – Salman Khalil, Omar Hafez, Nathan Kueh, Shaam Gambhir, Kyle Penman, and Jat Tse – showcased their prowess across both matches, finishing the day undefeated. This doubleheader sweep further solidified their individual accolades, pushing their season record to an impressive 6-0.
This undefeated streak places them among the team leaders with six wins.
Quartz Makes Impressive Debut
Junior Rehan Luthra made a successful debut for the Quakers against St. Lawrence, securing a win in four sets. His performance adds depth to a team already brimming with talent.
Double Wins for Penn Against St. Lawrence and Rochester
Penn 9, St. Lawrence 0
1. Salman Khalil (Penn) defeated Lewis Anderson (St. Lawrence) 11-5, 11-6, 11-5
2. Omar Hafez (Penn) defeated Gregory Malsang (St. Lawrence) 11-9, 11-9, 6-11, 11-9
3. Nathan Kueh (Penn) defeated Alexander Scott (St. Lawrence) 11-6, 11-4, 11-8
4. Rehan Luthra (Penn) defeated Oliver Bikhazi-Green (St. Lawrence) 11-7, 11-6, 5-11, 11-4
5. Shaam Gambhir (Penn) defeated Hassan Madkour (St. Lawrence) 11-1, 11-4, 11-6
6. Rustin Wiser (Penn) defeated Miguel Posada Villa (St. Lawrence) 11-6, 11-5, 11-5
7. Kyle Penman (Penn) defeated Maury Escalona (St. Lawrence) 11-2, 11-4, 11-4
8. Jat Tse (Penn) defeated Athrva Yadav (St. Lawrence) 12-10, 11-3, 11-1
9. Ben Mathias (Penn) defeated Dean Brooker (St. Lawrence) 11-2, 11-7, 11-4
Penn 9, Rochester 0
1. Salman Khalil (Penn) defeated Yash Fadte (Rochester) 11-4, 11-9, 11-9
2. Omar Hafez (Penn) defeated Omar Zakaria (Rochester) 11-4, 11-8, 11-5
3. Nathan Kueh (Penn) defeated Dhirren Rajarathinam (Rochester) 11-3, 11-8, 11-5
4. Varun Chituri (Penn) defeated Tom Whiteley (Rochester) 11-6, 11-5, 11-1
5. Hao Cui (Penn) defeated Arnav Mandhana (Rochester) 11-7, 11-9, 11-7
6. Shaam Gambhir (Penn) defeated Vandrick Inman-Benavente (Rochester) 11-6, 11-2, 11-7
7. Oliver Grenn (Penn) defeated Alejandro Porras Diaz (Rochester) 11-1, 11-2, 11-2
8. Kyle Penman (Penn) defeated Karim Moataz (Rochester) 11-7, 11-7, 11-3
9. Jat Tse (Penn) defeated Preston Wu (Rochester) 11-7, 11-5, 11-2
Despite the decisive victories, the Quakers
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How might Rehan Luthra’s addition to the team impact Penn’s chances of winning the national championship?
## Penn Squash’s Winning Streak: An Interview
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! Joining us today is Alex Reed, a prominent voice in collegiate squash. The Penn men’s squash team had a phenomenal weekend, sweeping both St. Lawrence and Rochester with 9-0 victories. Alex Reed, can you tell us about Penn’s dominant performance?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely! Penn squash is looking incredible right now. These 9-0 wins are a testament to their depth and strength across the board. Six players - Salman Khalil, Omar Hafez, Nathan Kueh, Shaam Gambhir, Kyle Penman, and Jat Tse - went undefeated throughout the entire weekend, which is incredibly impressive. It showcases their consistency and skill.
**Host:** That’s amazing! And we heard about a new addition to the team making a splash.
**Alex Reed:** Yes! Junior Rehan Luthra made his debut against St. Lawrence and secured a win in four sets. That’s a fantastic start to his Penn career and adds even more firepower to an already stacked lineup.
**Host:** So, Penn’s now sitting at a remarkable 6-0 record. What are your thoughts on their prospects for the rest of the season?
**Alex Reed:** It’s looking very promising. They’re clearly the top team in the nation right now, and with this kind of momentum, they’re definitely a favorite to take home the national championship.
**Host:** Well, thank you so much for sharing your insights, Alex Reed. It certainly seems like exciting times for Penn squash!
**Note:**
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