Hens Drop 6-1 Match to Rutgers

Sunday, February 4

DuPont Country Club

3:00 PM

University of Delaware

Rutgers

2/4/2018 11:55:00 PM | Women's Tennis

By: Delaware Athletics

WILMINGTON, Del. – The final score wasn't in favor of the Blue Hens Sunday afternoon as Delaware dropped the 6-1 match to Rutgers at DuPont Country Club.

In doubles play, junior Sara Komer and sophomore Brooke Pilkington captured their second straight win with a 6-2 top flight doubles victory over Mingxiu Du and Kat Muzik.

Pilkington was also victorious in singles play with her 6-3, 6-2 top flight singles decision against Du.

With the loss, Delaware falls to 0-3 on the year while the Scarlet Knights improved to 3-0 overall.

POST-MATCH QUOTES

Head Coach Laura Travis

“We faced another challenging opponent today in Rutgers. Every match was competitive. These first three matches of the season will test our resiliency, but I know this team and trust that we will bounce back with fortitude.”

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

· Sunday, February 11 – Saint Joseph's at Delaware – Noon – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)

· Sunday, February 18 – Delaware at Lehigh – 2 p.m. – Lewis Indoor Tennis Center (Bethlehem, Pa.)

· Saturday, February 24 – Morgan State at Delaware – 7 p.m. – Elkton Indoor Tennis (Elkton, Md.)

MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182