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LIU Edges Pioneers 6-1
2/18/2022 2:29:00 PM | Women's Tennis
SHU grabs a pair of wins in doubles action
TRUMBULL, Conn. – In its first match of Northeast Conference play, the Sacred Heart University women's tennis team fell to Long Island, 6-1, on Friday afternoon.
The Pioneers fall to 4-7 overall and 0-1 in conference play while the Sharks grew to 3-2 and 2-1.
SHU's lone point came from edging LIU in doubles play. Katsiaryna Starastsenka and Ciara O'Toole won first doubles, 6-2, followed by a 6-4 decision in third doubles from Viatlina Golod and Renee Sharma.
In singles play, five of the six Pioneers feel in straight sets. Ana Sofia Angeles-Sanchez dropped the first set, 6-2, but prevailed in the second, 6-4, to force a third set. LIU's Kate Jorjoliani outlasted the first-year, 6-1, to close out the match.
The Pioneers are back in action on Sunday at Merrimack.
The Pioneers fall to 4-7 overall and 0-1 in conference play while the Sharks grew to 3-2 and 2-1.
SHU's lone point came from edging LIU in doubles play. Katsiaryna Starastsenka and Ciara O'Toole won first doubles, 6-2, followed by a 6-4 decision in third doubles from Viatlina Golod and Renee Sharma.
In singles play, five of the six Pioneers feel in straight sets. Ana Sofia Angeles-Sanchez dropped the first set, 6-2, but prevailed in the second, 6-4, to force a third set. LIU's Kate Jorjoliani outlasted the first-year, 6-1, to close out the match.
The Pioneers are back in action on Sunday at Merrimack.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
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