ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College women’s tennis team faced Binghamton University on Saturday at Glazer Arena. Unfortunately for the Bombers, the Bearcats took the match 4-1.
In doubles play, Binghamton quickly secured the lead. Adelie Wilson and Samantha Jaros dominated at No. 3 doubles, winning 6-0 against Martina Nicora and Ekaterina Kelly. They also took the No. 2 match, defeating Madeleine Sutro and Ava Casell-Lapetina 6-2.
In singles, Loren Cuomo triumphed at the top spot with a score of 6-4, 4-1, as her opponent had to retire due to injury. Ava Casell-Lapetina was in a promising position against Samantha Jones, leading 2-1, when Jones also withdrew from the match due to injury. However, Binghamton clinched victory by winning the No. 2 and No. 3 singles matches.
With this loss, the Bombers fall to 3-4 for the season. They will have another chance to turn things around on Wednesday, March 25, against William Smith, starting at 4 p.m.
Recent statistics underline the challenges faced by college teams like Ithaca. A survey from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association found that collegiate tennis players often experience high levels of stress, largely due to performance expectations and injuries. As these women compete hard, maintaining their health is vital. Coaches emphasize the importance of proper training and injury prevention, especially as schools gear up for the spring season.
For a closer look at the pressures student-athletes face, consider visiting NCAA’s student-athlete wellness page. This resource provides insights into mental health and physical well-being in collegiate sports.
