Sunday, February 13
Storrs, CT
10:30 AM
Rutgers
7
at
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UConn
Photo by: Dustin Satloff
Tennis Shuts Out UConn 7-0 on the Road
Feb 13 | Women's Tennis
STORRS, CONN. ā Wrapping up a two-match weekend on the road, Rutgers tennis shut out UConn by a score of 7-0 on Sunday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights picked up their fourth victory of the season.
"Having two back-to-back matches is always tough. Saturday did not go the way that we hoped, but we regrouped together and bounced back to sweep the match on Sunday. I am really proud of everyone's effort and support. It was overall a hard fought weekend and I am really happy with how we competed," said senior Sydney Kaplan.
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Rutgers jumped out to an early advantage with the team doubles point. Senior Tess Fisher and freshman Minchae Kim remained undefeated at the No. 1 spot with a 6-2 victory. At the No. 2 position, seniors Kristiana Zahare and Kaplan added a 6-2 win as well for the advantage.
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Freshman Jackeline Lopez led the team with her first win at the No. 1 spot, earning a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 11-9 victory. Lopez owns five singles wins on the season across the No. 1 and 2 spots.
Fisher contributed a 6-4, 6-3 win at the No. 2 spot, while Kaplan added a 3-6, 6-4, 10-8 win at the No. 3 position. Sophomore Daira Cardenas posted a 6-1, 7-5 win at the No. 4 spot, and Kim recorded a 6-4, 6-3 victory at the No. 5 spot.
At the No. 6 position, Zahare cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory to round out the lineup.
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Rutgers returns home to the East Brunswick Racquet Club, hosting Delaware on Friday, February 18 and Yale on Sunday, February 19.
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"Having two back-to-back matches is always tough. Saturday did not go the way that we hoped, but we regrouped together and bounced back to sweep the match on Sunday. I am really proud of everyone's effort and support. It was overall a hard fought weekend and I am really happy with how we competed," said senior Sydney Kaplan.
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Fisher contributed a 6-4, 6-3 win at the No. 2 spot, while Kaplan added a 3-6, 6-4, 10-8 win at the No. 3 position. Sophomore Daira Cardenas posted a 6-1, 7-5 win at the No. 4 spot, and Kim recorded a 6-4, 6-3 victory at the No. 5 spot.
At the No. 6 position, Zahare cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory to round out the lineup.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
123
6611
749
#2 Singles Match
12
66
43
#3 Singles Match
123
3610
648
#4 Singles Match
12
67
15
#5 Singles Match
12
66
43
#6 Singles Match
12
66
01
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