Welsh, a two-time NEC Rookie of the Month last fall, helped spark Bryant to a 4-1 win over reigning NEC champion Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. He first teamed with classmate John Templemen for an 8-6 win at #3 doubles, then secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory at #3 singles. Earlier in the week, Welsh posted a 7-6, 6-1 win as the Bulldogs downed UConn, 8-5, in Storrs. Welsh leads all NEC rookies with 16 singles victories and has improved to 7-4 in #3 flight play.