Marist College Tops Women's Tennis, 7-0

Rodriguez battled her opponent to a three-set match in No. 3 singles. (Photo Credit Stew Milne). 

BRONX, N.Y. - (September 16, 2023) – Marist College secured a 7-0 victory over Stonehill College in a non-conference women's tennis match on day two of the Fordham Invitational Saturday afternoon.

Highlights

  • Sophomore Anneliese Beltran and first-year student Julie Holte battled to a 7-6 (7-4) victory in No. 1 doubles for the Skyhawks lone victory against the Red Foxes.   
  • Sophomore Camila Zuluaga Rodriguez put up a valiant effort in No. 3 singles, splitting the first two sets with junior Ellen Zureick before falling in the third set.
  • Rodriguez fell behind early, 8-4, in the third set but found a way to battle back, eventually bringing the game to even at 10-10. However, Zureick would pull away and secure the third set and No. 3 singles victory at 12-10.
  • Sophomore Cloe Clements Sorde and first-year student Jane Wright led the match as double-winners for Marist.
  • The duo helped the Red Foxes clinch the doubles point with their 6-1 wins in No. 2 and No. 3 doubles, before also sweeping No. 1 and No. 4 singles.

Up Next

Stonehill (0-2, 0-0 NEC) rounds out play at the Fordham Invitational in the Bronx, N.Y., on Sunday at 8:30 A.M., matching up against the host Fordham University.

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