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Women's Tennis Triumphs Against VCU, 4-1
4/5/2025 4:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Delaware women's tennis team downed VCU in its afternoon road match on Saturday, 4-1.Â
On the season, the Blue Hens now stand at an overall record of 14-6 and CAA record of 3-0.Â
ON THE RECORDÂ
"That was a big win for us today!" head coach Pablo Montana said. "We showed a lot of heart and resilience in the doubles, coming back from behind on all three courts to clinch the point. It was a huge momentum boost. In singles, we came out strong right away, grabbing an early win at No. 5 and fighting hard on every court. I'm incredibly proud of our girls for their effort, toughness, and never-give-up mentality. We'll carry this confidence and energy into our match against Richmond tomorrow!Â
HEN HIGHLIGHTSÂ
- Freshman Cornelia Kack took down her singles opponent in straight sets.Â
- Greta Schieroni & Samantha Svendsen's doubles victory allowed the Hens the insurance point they needed to take the lead in singles competition.Â
FULL RESULTSÂ
DOUBLES (2, 1, 3)Â
T. Andrade Sabando/Mariam Ibrahim (VCU) def. Maryia Hrynashka/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL), 7-5Â
Alina Vasilenko/Cornelia Kack (DEL) def. Sofia Jane Thorne/Lea Malazdra (VCU), 7-5Â
Greta Schieroni/Samantha Svendsen (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova/Andrea Magallanes (VCU), 7-6 (5)Â
SINGLES (5, 6, 3, 4)Â
#116 Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) vs. Sofia Jane Thorne (VCU), 6-3, 4-6, 1-4, unfinishedÂ
Alina Vasilenko (DEL) vs. T. Andrade Sabando (VCU), 7-5, 5-7, unfinishedÂ
Mariam Ibrahim (VCU) def. Paulina Jurkowska (DEL), 6-4, 5-7Â
Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. Andrea Magallanes (VCU), 6-3, 7-6 (4)Â
Greta Schieroni (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova (VCU), 6-4, 1-1, won by retirementÂ
Cornelia Kack (DEL) def. Lea Malazdra (VCU), 6-4, 6-4Â
UP NEXTÂ
The Blue Hens reassemble for a 10 a.m. match on Sunday against Richmond.Â
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
Order of Finish:
5,6,3,4