BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Mount St. Mary’s women’s tennis team pulled off a thrilling 4-3 win against Lehigh at the Lewis Indoor Tennis Center. With this victory, Mount St. Mary’s improves to 3-7 for the season, while Lehigh drops to 3-9.
The Mount started strong by winning the doubles point. In the No. 3 match, Margherita Trolese and Eirini Tsakiri dominated with a quick 6-1 win over Brooke Peters and Alina Shyani. Meanwhile, Venus Tang and Bella Pescatore clinched the doubles point by beating Maggie Forkner and Hannah Letzer 6-4. The No. 2 match between Anna Barlini and Emma Perkins was left unfinished with a score of 4-2 in their favor.
In singles, the Mount secured three critical wins to clinch the match. Eirini Tsakiri triumphed over Giselle Vlassis with scores of 7-5, 6-4. Venus Tang followed with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win against Skye Yonehara. The match’s deciding point came from Margherita Trolese, who won 6-1, 7-6 against Ronit Khromchenko. Lehigh did pick up victories in singles at positions 1, 5, and 6, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Mount’s solid performance.
Match Summary: Mount St. Mary’s 4, Lehigh 3
Bethlehem, Pa. – Lewis Indoor Tennis Center
Doubles Results:
1. Venus Tang / Bella Pescatore (MSM) def. Maggie Forkner / Hannah Letzer (LEHIGH), 6-4
2. Anna Barlini / Emma Perkins (MSM) vs. Skye Yonehara / Ronit Khromchenko (LEHIGH), 4-2 (unfinished)
3. Margherita Trolese / Eirini Tsakiri (MSM) def. Brooke Peters / Alina Shyani (LEHIGH), 6-1
Singles Results:
1. Maggie Forkner (LEHIGH) def. Emma Perkins (MSM), 6-0, 6-2
2. Eirini Tsakiri (MSM) def. Giselle Vlassis (LEHIGH), 7-5, 6-4
3. Venus Tang (MSM) def. Skye Yonehara (LEHIGH), 6-3, 6-1
4. Margherita Trolese (MSM) def. Ronit Khromchenko (LEHIGH), 6-1, 7-6
5. Alina Shyani (LEHIGH) def. Bella Pescatore (MSM), 6-1, 6-2
6. Alice Ann Pantsari (LEHIGH) def. Anna Barlini (MSM), 6-3, 6-1
Records: Mount St. Mary’s (3-7), Lehigh (3-9)
Insight: Women’s collegiate tennis has seen a rise in competitive spirit. For instance, a recent survey showed that over 70% of women’s tennis programs report increased participation and skill levels in the past five years. This trend reflects not just in wins but in athletic development and sportsmanship across the board. Experts suggest that these changes will positively impact athlete recruitment and training methods, enhancing overall game quality in the coming years.
In summary, this match showcased the resilience and skill of the Mount St. Mary’s team. With ongoing commitment, they are on their way to improving their season.
