Men's Tennis

2007-08: Had an outstanding junior campaign, going 18-8 at fourth and fifth singles and 16-9 at No. 3 doubles ... Had a combined record of 34-17 on the year .to lead the team ... Closed out the year by winning eight of his last 10 matches, which included a seven match winning streak ... Was 6-1 in MAAC play ... Earned a silver medal at the ECAC Open Championships ... Captured a title at the Fairfield Doubles Festival with partner Balazs Szikla.

2006-07: Went 14-14 at both fourth and fifth singles ... Went 16-16 in doubles play ... His combined 30 wins were good for fourth on the team ... Captured a gold medal at the ECAC North Open Championships.

2005-06: Posted a 13-17 record in singles play at third singles ... Earned 11 doubles victories throughout the season ... Earned MAAC Player of the Week honors on Feb. 28 ... Captured a silver medal at the ECAC North Open Championship.

High School: Posted a 70-6 record over four years with the tennis team, including a 20-1 mark as a senior captain ... Four-time First Team All-Middlesex selection ... Tabbed All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe twice ... Helped Winchester High School to a 75-6 record during his four seasons ... Ranked in the top-30 in New England in boy's 12's, 14's and 18's ...

Personal: Son of Roy Palumbo and Ann Tryder ... Stepfather is Paul Tryder ... Has five siblings ... Major is Accounting.

Why Fairfield? I chose Fairfield because of the size as well as the location. The players on the team were great, and it seemed like I could fit right in.