Wednesday, February 20
Princeton, N.J.
5:00 PM
Rutgers
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at
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#49 Princeton
Photo by: (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Tennis Falls to Princeton on the Road
Feb 20 | Women's Tennis
PRINCECTON, N.J. Ā ā Rutgers tennis fell to Princeton, 6-1, on the road Wednesday evening. Junior Kat Muzik collected a win at the No. 3 singles position for the Scarlet Knights.
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RU moved to a record of 3-2 on the season, while Princeton improved to 6-3.
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DOUBLES PLAY
Although the pair of freshman Tess Fisher and MuzikĀ claimed a 6-2 victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, Princeton evened the score with a win at the No. 3 position.Ā
Sophomore Maya Jacobs and Jaci Cochrane nearly captured the point for RU, but Princeton's Stephanie Schrage and Nathalie Rodilosso edged out a 7-6 (4) win to claim the team doubles point.
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SINGLES PLAY
Moving into singles play, Muzik rallied a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 victory over the Tigers' Clare McKee, moving to a 4-0 in singles play this season.
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At the No. 4 singles spot, freshman Sydney Kaplan battled hard, dropping a tight 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 match to Princeton's Grace Joyce.
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FreshmenĀ Kristiana Zahare and ZahareĀ bothĀ fell just short of sending their matchups to the deciding third set in the loss.Ā
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UP NEXT
Rutgers remains on the road with another in-state trip for a match at Seton Hall on Sunday, Feb. 24. match time is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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RU moved to a record of 3-2 on the season, while Princeton improved to 6-3.
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DOUBLES PLAY
Although the pair of freshman Tess Fisher and MuzikĀ claimed a 6-2 victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, Princeton evened the score with a win at the No. 3 position.Ā
Sophomore Maya Jacobs and Jaci Cochrane nearly captured the point for RU, but Princeton's Stephanie Schrage and Nathalie Rodilosso edged out a 7-6 (4) win to claim the team doubles point.
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SINGLES PLAY
Moving into singles play, Muzik rallied a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 victory over the Tigers' Clare McKee, moving to a 4-0 in singles play this season.
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At the No. 4 singles spot, freshman Sydney Kaplan battled hard, dropping a tight 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 match to Princeton's Grace Joyce.
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FreshmenĀ Kristiana Zahare and ZahareĀ bothĀ fell just short of sending their matchups to the deciding third set in the loss.Ā
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UP NEXT
Rutgers remains on the road with another in-state trip for a match at Seton Hall on Sunday, Feb. 24. match time is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
12
04
66
#2 Singles Match
12
06
67
#3 Singles Match
123
616
463
#4 Singles Match
123
462
636
#5 Singles Match
12
26
67
#6 Singles Match
12
26
67
Order of Finish:
2,1,6,5,3,4
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