Wednesday, February 18
Storrs, CT
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UConn
Photo by: Greg Vasil
Women's Tennis Suffers Setback at UConn
2/19/2026 5:40:00 PM | Women's Tennis
MANCHESTER, Conn. — The Sacred Heart Women's Tennis team dropped a 4-0 decision to UConn on Thursday afternoon, with multiple tightly contested matches halted after the Huskies secured the clinching point.
Doubles play set a competitive tone to open the match. The Pioneers battled in close contests at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles but came up just short in both positions. The No. 2 doubles pairing of Malena del Olmo and Ava Nelson were locked in a 6-6 deadlock when play was halted following UConn's clinch.
In singles action, Sacred Heart fell in straight sets at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 singles to decide the team outcome. At No. 5 singles, Kiah James was in the midst of a strong performance, leading 6-4, 3-3 when the match was stopped.
The Pioneers host Mount St Mary's on Saturday February 21st as they open up conference play at the Tennis Club of Trumbull at 5:45 PM.
Doubles play set a competitive tone to open the match. The Pioneers battled in close contests at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles but came up just short in both positions. The No. 2 doubles pairing of Malena del Olmo and Ava Nelson were locked in a 6-6 deadlock when play was halted following UConn's clinch.
In singles action, Sacred Heart fell in straight sets at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 singles to decide the team outcome. At No. 5 singles, Kiah James was in the midst of a strong performance, leading 6-4, 3-3 when the match was stopped.
The Pioneers host Mount St Mary's on Saturday February 21st as they open up conference play at the Tennis Club of Trumbull at 5:45 PM.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
123
430
Platenikova / 0 [CONN]
65UF
#2 Singles Match
12
14
Lomans / 0 [CONN]
66
#3 Singles Match
12
11
Matos / 0 [CONN]
66
#4 Singles Match
12
10
Didion / 0 [CONN]
66
#5 Singles Match
123
630
McLeod / 0 [CONN]
43UF
#6 Singles Match
123
330
Asenou / 0 [CONN]
62UF
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