News Summary
The Bryant University women’s tennis team faced a challenging weekend, enduring a tough loss against UMass Amherst but quickly rebounded with a decisive 7-0 victory over Providence College. The team showcased resilience and skill, securing important wins in both doubles and singles play. As they prepare for their next match against Stonehill, the Bulldogs aim to build on their recent success.
Smithfield, Rhode Island – The Bryant University women’s tennis team had a mixed weekend, suffering a loss but rebounding with a commanding victory. On Saturday, April 5th, the Bulldogs faced UMass Amherst, losing the match with an overall score of 2-5. However, they bounced back on Sunday, April 6th, delivering a stellar performance against Providence College, achieving a perfect 7-0 victory.
Match Results Against UMass Amherst
In the doubles competition against UMass, the only win for Bryant came from Natalia Vela and Maria Jose Hernandez Diaz, who secured a victory against Mariana Campino and Belle Jonglertrakul with a score of 6-4. Other doubles matches did not favor Bryant; Ella Faessler and Amelia Tye of UMass decisively defeated Caitlyn Munson and Yahli Noy, 6-0, while Martina Pavissich and Owenthu Makhanya of UMass claimed a 6-4 victory over Nicole Isman and Lucia Pino. The order of finish for doubles against UMass was noted as 2, 1, 3.
In singles play against UMass, the results were mixed for Bryant. Campino of UMass overcame Vela in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3. However, Noy scored a win for Bryant against Faessler, 6-4, 6-3. Jonglertrakul defeated Munson, 6-1, 6-3, and Tye won against Hernandez Diaz after a closely contested tiebreak, with a final score of 7-6(3), 6-2. Pavissich triumphed over Aurora Pedwell, winning 6-2, 7-6(3), while Lisa Marie Dugec earned Bryant’s second point by defeating Makhanya, 7-6(1), 6-3. The order of finish for singles against UMass was recorded as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Victory Over Providence College
The Bulldogs came into their match against Providence with renewed energy. In doubles play, Caitlyn Munson and Yahli Noy won against Camila Barrera and Mae Abreu with a score of 6-2, and Lisa Marie Dugec alongside Aurora Pedwell achieved a favorable result against Elisa Davalos and Lauren Carson, also winning 6-2. The match involving Natalia Vela and Maria Jose Hernandez Diaz against Allison Root and Flora Eidson was ongoing, ending with a score of 5-4 not finished at the conclusion of play. The finish order for doubles against Providence was noted as 3, 2, 1.
In an impressive display during singles competition against Providence, Vela secured a comeback victory over Barrera, winning 6-7(3), 6-1, 10-8. Munson continued her strong form, defeating Eidson with a score of 6-1, 6-1, while Hernandez Diaz triumphed over Abreu, 6-3, 6-4. Pedwell battled against Leik, presenting a difficult match but ultimately won, 4-6, 6-3, 10-7. Dugec dominated against Carson, achieving a perfect score of 6-0, 6-0. Sreenivas maintained the momentum for Bryant, defeating Gabriella Plonowski from Providence, 5-7, 6-3, 13-11. The order of finish for singles against Providence was recorded as 5, 2, 3, 1, 6, 4.
Looking Ahead
With this weekend of play, the Bryant University women’s tennis team displayed both resilience and skill. They will seek to continue their success in their upcoming match, hosting their last home match of the season against Stonehill on Sunday, April 13th. The competition is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennis
- Bryant Bulldogs: Women’s Tennis 7-0 Win Over Providence
- Google News: College Tennis
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