SCHENECTADY, NY – The Union women's tennis team lost its first match of the season, 5-4, against Hamilton on Saturday. Senior Roni Brumberger (Scarsdale, NY) rallied in the second singles spot to post a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Hamilton junior Laura Brantley (Chattanooga, TN).

 

Senior Brittany Miller (Scituate, MA) also came back after dropping her first set. She claimed the Dutchwomen's second singles win in the fourth spot with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 win against freshman Carly Hachy (Mamaroneck, NY)

 

Freshman Brittany Gilbert (North Kingstown, RI) earned her first career victory with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win against freshman Amelia Mattern (Marshfield, MA)

 

In doubles play, Union received a win from the tandem of senior Kathleen Rucci (Schenectady, NY) and Brumberger. They defeated sophomore Deborah Barany (Falcon Heights, MN) and Hachy, 8-2.

 

The Dutchmen return to the court on Monday, Sept. 15 for a home contest against St. Rose at 4 p.m.

 

 

1. Deborah Barany (HC) def. Hallie Mabrey (UC) 6-4, 5-7, 6-0

2. Roni Brumberger (UC) def. Laura Brantley (HC) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3

3. Ashley Pardoe (HC) def. Kathleen Rucci (UC) 6-4, 6-3

4. Brittany Miller (UC) def. Carly Hachy (HC) 5-7, 6-1, 6-3

5. Caroline Greenberg (HC) def. Andie Coopersmith (UC) 6-3, 6-4

6. Brittany Gilbert (UC) def. Amelia Mettern (UNI) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4

 

1. Ashley Pardoe/ Laura Brantley (HC) def. Hallie Mabrey/ Brittany Miller (UC) 8-2

2. Kathleen Rucci/ Roni Brumberger (UC) def Deborah Barany/Carly Hachy (HC) 8-2

3 Maile Thayer/Caroline Greenberg (HC) def. Andie Coopersmith/Brittany Gilbert (UC) 8-3