Women's Tennis Coasts Past Saint Michael's, 6-1


Antao posted wins at No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles.

COLCHESTER, Vt. (September 25, 2021) - Stonehill College, ranked No. 2 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II East Regional rankings, mixed some collegiate debuts into the lineup and notched a 6-1 victory over Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 Conference women's tennis action at SMC Courts this afternoon.

The Details

  • Juniors Steffi Antao and Lily Peter led the double-winners in the match for Stonehill, which also saw freshmen Marissa Such, Ayonna Stuppard (and Jenna Gustafson contribute wins in both singles and doubles play, with the latter two making their collegiate debuts.
  • Antao, ranked No. 10 in the ITA Division II East Region singles rankings, rolled to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Saint Michael's junior Ava Albis in her first match at No. 1 singles over her collegiate career. Antao started the day with a 6-3 win at No. 2 doubles with Stuppard.
  • Peter and Such clinched the doubles point for Stonehill with their 6-2 win at No. 1. Peter followed that up with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-0 triumph at No. 2 singles against Saint Michael's senior Abby Edelmann.
  • Stuppard notched the match-clinching fourth point for Stonehill in her collegiate debut, posting a 6-4, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles against senior Annie Serkes.

Up Next

Stonehill (3-1, 3-1 NE10) is right back in action tomorrow, when it visits Assumption University for an NE10 match at noon. The Skyhawks return home on Sunday, October 3, to host Southern New Hampshire University at noon. Saint Michael's (1-5, 0-3 NE10) hosts Bentley University tomorrow at noon.

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