Wednesday, February 20
Princeton, N.J.
5:00 PM
Rutgers University
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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. – 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.
RU moved to a record of 3-2 on the season, while Princeton improved to 6-3.
DOUBLES PLAY
Although the pair of freshman Tess Fisher and Muzik claimed a 6-2 victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, Princeton evened the score with a win at the No. 3 position.
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.
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.
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.
Freshmen Kristiana Zahare and Zahare both fell just short of sending their matchups to the deciding third set in the loss.
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.
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.
RU moved to a record of 3-2 on the season, while Princeton improved to 6-3.
DOUBLES PLAY
Although the pair of freshman Tess Fisher and Muzik claimed a 6-2 victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, Princeton evened the score with a win at the No. 3 position.
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.
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.
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.
Freshmen Kristiana Zahare and Zahare both fell just short of sending their matchups to the deciding third set in the loss.
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.
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
Stephanie Schrage / 0 [PRIN]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
06
Brianna Shvets / 0 [PRIN]
67
#3 Singles Match
123
616
Clare McKee / 0 [PRIN]
463
#4 Singles Match
123
462
Grace Joyce / 0 [PRIN]
636
#5 Singles Match
12
26
Tiffany Chen / 0 [PRIN]
67
#6 Singles Match
12
26
Nathalie Rodilosso / 0 [PRIN]
67
Order of Finish:
2,1,6,5,3,4
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