ROCHESTER, N.Y.—First-year Natalia Pezzuco battled to a three-set win at No. 1 singles to clinch the Union College women's tennis team's first win of the season, as the Dutchwomen secured a 5-4 victory against RIT on Sunday. Union goes to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in Liberty League play, while the Tigers move to 4-5 overall and 0-4 in conference.

The Dutchwomen jumped out to a 2-1 lead after doubles play. Pezzuco teamed with Paige Webster for an 8-3 win at No. 1, and Alex Greenberg and Julianne Loree registered an 8-2 win at No. 2.

Loree put Union in front 3-1 with her second win of the day, cruising to a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2. The Tigers cut the deficit to 3-2 with a win at No. 3, but Alex Greenberg extended the advantage to 4-2 with a 7-5, 6-1 win at No. 4. Pezzuco notched the clinching point, topping Amelia Ying 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 at No. 1.

The Dutchwomen travel to Hilton Head, S.C. March 19-21 for four matches. Union opens its spring trip March 19 against Frostburg State.


Union 5, RIT 4
Mar 05, 2017 at Pittsford, NY (Mendon Racquet Club)
 

Singles competition

1. Natalia Pezzuco (UC) def. Amelia Ying (RIT) 6-0, 2-6, 6-4

2. Julianne Loree (UC) def. Brianna Dimisko (RIT) 6-0, 6-0

3. Carmen Navas-Davis (RIT) def. Paige Webster (UC) 6-2, 6-3

4. Alex Greenberg (UC) def. Diana Kulawiec (RIT) 7-5, 6-1

5. Marie Jubert (RIT) def. Megan Holmes (UC) 6-3, 6-0

6. Maddy Price (RIT) def. Madeleine Hamparian (UC) 6-2, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

1. Natalia Pezzuco/Paige Webster (UC) def. Amelia Ying/Diana Kulawiec (RIT) 8-3

2. Alex Greenberg/Julianne Loree (UC) def. Carmen Navas-Davis/Kayla Llanos (RIT) 8-2

3. Alyssa Hering/Brianna Dimisko (RIT) def. Madeleine Hamparian/Megan Holmes (UC) 8-3

Match Notes

Union 1-4, 1-2 LL

RIT 0-5, 0-4 LL