In the first competitive action of its three-match road trip, the Crimson bested the Dragons (6-3, 0-0 Colonial Athletic Association) by a score of 7-2 to maintain an unbeaten record in its all-time series against Drexel.

For Smith, the first match against Dragons sophomore Bransten Ming represented an easier test, as he was able to win in four sets. The junior recovered nicely after falling, 11-7, in the first game. By contrast, Koh faced a tougher test than in his match against Penn, pulling out a five-game win against his Drexel opponent. Brownell, Dhingra, McLaughlin, and junior David Ryan all claimed victory in three.

Hughes also nabbed another easy victory, 11-6, 11-6, 11-4 over junior Noel Solomon. With the win, the Newton Square, Pa. native claimed his first ever victory for Harvard less than 15 miles from his hometown.

Abouaish and senior Dylan Murray accounted for the Crimson’s two losses in the Kline & Specter Squash Center at first and sixth positions, respectively.

“These were tricky matches, and I'm glad the boys took care of business,” Koh said. “Against Penn, it was of course nice to get a win over them after last season’s loss. However, we have other tough matches coming up and should get right back to preparing for those to make sure we are in the best position for nationals.”

—Staff writer Jackson M. Reynolds can be reached at jacksonreynolds@college.harvard.edu.