University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, April 27
Elon, NC / Powell Tennis Center
10 AM
University of Delaware
4
vs
0
Drexel
Women’s Tennis Blanks #4 Drexel to Earn First-Ever Appearance in the CAA Championship Match
4/27/2024 1:09:00 PM | Women's Tennis
ELON, N.C. – Top-seeded University of Delaware women's tennis blanked fourth-seeded Drexel 4-0 Saturday in the CAA Championship Semifinals to advance for the program's first-ever CAA Championship match. The Blue Hens move to 20-6 overall, while Drexel dips to 12-8.
The win marks the first time in program history that Delaware has posted back-to-back 20-win seasons. Over the course of the three-best seasons ever from 2022-24, the Hens boast a 60-16 record.
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
DOUBLES (2, 1)
Eliza Askarova/Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Lorie Lemongo/Renata Lombera (DRX) 6-3
Maryia Hrynashka/Julieta Honrubia (DEL) def. Elisa Rigazio/Maddie Ricardo (DRX) 6-4
Slade Coetzee/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) vs. Isabel Cabrerizo/Rebecca Fiedler (DRX) 5-4, unfinished
SINGLES (4, 3, 6)
Slade Coetzee (DEL) vs. Lorie Lemongo (DRX) 6-4, 4-4, unfinished
Eliza Askarova (DEL) vs. Elisa Rigazio (DRX) 6-3, 5-3, unfinished
Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) def. Renata Lombera (DRX) 6-2, 6-3
Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Isabel Cabrerizo (DRX) 6-1, 6-0
Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) vs. Maddie Ricardo (DRX) 7-5, 4-1, unfinished
Julieta Honrubia (DEL) def. Rebecca Fiedler (DRX) 6-2, 6-1
UP NEXT
Delaware will take on the winner of #2 William & Mary/#6 UNCW on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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The win marks the first time in program history that Delaware has posted back-to-back 20-win seasons. Over the course of the three-best seasons ever from 2022-24, the Hens boast a 60-16 record.
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- With wins in both first and second doubles, the Blue & Gold claimed the doubles point.
- Alex Staiculescu made quick work of her opponent for the first singles win.
- Maryia Hrynashka wasn't far behind with another straight set win. She moves into a tie for the third most wins in a season at 26-6.
- Julieta Honrubia clinched the win on a court six.
DOUBLES (2, 1)
Eliza Askarova/Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Lorie Lemongo/Renata Lombera (DRX) 6-3
Maryia Hrynashka/Julieta Honrubia (DEL) def. Elisa Rigazio/Maddie Ricardo (DRX) 6-4
Slade Coetzee/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) vs. Isabel Cabrerizo/Rebecca Fiedler (DRX) 5-4, unfinished
SINGLES (4, 3, 6)
Slade Coetzee (DEL) vs. Lorie Lemongo (DRX) 6-4, 4-4, unfinished
Eliza Askarova (DEL) vs. Elisa Rigazio (DRX) 6-3, 5-3, unfinished
Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) def. Renata Lombera (DRX) 6-2, 6-3
Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Isabel Cabrerizo (DRX) 6-1, 6-0
Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) vs. Maddie Ricardo (DRX) 7-5, 4-1, unfinished
Julieta Honrubia (DEL) def. Rebecca Fiedler (DRX) 6-2, 6-1
UP NEXT
Delaware will take on the winner of #2 William & Mary/#6 UNCW on Sunday at 2 p.m.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware women's tennis, follow the Blue Hens on X and Instagram.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
123
Lorie Lemongo / 0 [DRX]
440
64UF
#2 Singles Match
123
Elisa Rigazio / 0 [DRX]
330
65UF
#3 Singles Match
12
Renata Lombera / 0 [DRX]
23
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Isabel Cabrerizo / 0 [DRX]
10
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Maddie Ricardo / 0 [DRX]
510
74UF
#6 Singles Match
12
Rebecca Fiedler / 0 [DRX]
21
66
Order of Finish:
4,3,6
Players Mentioned
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