Gators tripped up by Utica, 5-4
Utica, NY – Utica College hosted the Gators of Russell Sage College in a non-conference match held on Wednesday. The Pioneers tallied the 5-4 win to move to 1-1 on the year, while the Gators stand at 0-2.
RSC's rookie Maddie Cherry (Las Vegas, NV/Odyssey Charter) picked up a win at No. 1 singles, beating Utica's Ellen Lyga, 6-1, 6-1. She stands at 2-0 on the young season in singles play. She teamed at No. 1 doubles with her sister Kenedy Cherry (Las Vegas, NV/Odyssey Charter) for an 8-6 win over Lyga and Morgan Willis.
The Gators are back in action on September 18 hosting Houghton College in a 1p.m. Empire 8 match to be held at Tri-City Tennis and Fitness Center in Latham,NY.
Tennis Match Results Russell Sage College vs Utica Pioneers
Sep 15, 2021 at Utica, NY (Pioneer Dome)
Utica Pioneers 5, Russell Sage College 4
Singles competition
1. Maddie Cherry (RSCWTEN) def. Ellen Lyga (UTICA) 6-1, 6-1
2. Morgan Willis (UTICA) def. Taylor Gillespie (RSCWTEN) 6-3, 2-0, retired
3. Paetra Heeren (UTICA) def. Kenedy Cherry (RSCWTEN) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
4. Victoria Vo (UTICA) def. Gwen Eichen (RSCWTEN) 6-1, 6-2
5. Haley Dekin (UTICA) def. Maria Inserra (RSCWTEN) 6-1, 6-1
6. Dudlie Salomon (RSCWTEN) def. No player (UTICA), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Kenedy Cherry/Maddie Cherry (RSCWTEN) def. Ellen Lyga/Morgan Willis (UTICA) 8-6
2. Paetra Heeren/Victoria Vo (UTICA) def. Taylor Gillespie/Gwen Eichen (RSCWTEN) 8-7 (7-2)
3. Maria Inserra/Dudlie Salomon (RSCWTEN) def. No player/No player (UTICA), by forfeit
Match Notes:
Russell Sage College 0-2
Utica Pioneers 1-1
T-3:35 A-10
Order of finish singles: 6, 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Doubles: 3,1,2
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