Women's Tennis 3/4/2018 11:23:00 PM

Bombers defeat Dutchwomen

ITHACA, NY – The Union College women's tennis team lost in Liberty League dual action, 6-3, to Ithaca on Sunday afternoon.

The Dutchwomen claimed two of the three doubles matches, while Paige Webster was the lone singles winner on the day. Webster defeated her opponent in the No. 5 singles match, 6-1, 6-4.

Webster partnered with Natalia Pezzuco to take the No. 1 doubles match, 8-4. Alex Greenberg and Alissa Sangiuolo paired in the No. 3 doubles match to win 8-4, as well.

Union will be back on the courts, March 22-25, during its spring break trip in Hilton Head, SC, where the Dutchwomen will first take on Juniata College.

Ithaca College 6, Union College 3
Singles competition
1. Brianna Ruback (ITHACA-W) def. Natalia Pezzuco (UNION) 6-1, 6-0
2. Kathryn Shaffer (ITHACA-W) def. Megan Brown (UNION) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4)
3. Caroline Dunn (ITHACA-W) def. Julianne Loree (UNION) 6-1, 6-4
4. Taylor Ginestro (ITHACA-W) def. Alissa Sangiuolo (UNION) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
5. Paige Webster (UNION) def. Sara Steinberg (ITHACA-W) 6-1, 6-4
6. Parley Hannan (ITHACA-W) def. Alex Greenberg (UNION) 8-6

Doubles competition
1. Natalia Pezzuco/Paige Webster (UNION) def. Kathryn Shaffer/Caroline Dunn (ITHACA-W) 8-4
2. Brianna Ruback/Taylor Ginestro (ITHACA-W) def. Megan Brown/Julianne Loree (UNION) 8-3
3. Alex Greenberg/Alissa Sangiuolo (UNION) def. Sara Steinberg/Parley Hannan (ITHACA-W) 8-4

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Players Mentioned

Alex Greenberg: 5' 3"; Junior; I chose Union because of its Minerva community and small teacher to student ratio. I was also attracted to the clubs and research opportunities with professors.

Julianne Loree: 5' 3"; Senior; I chose to attend Union because of its beautiful campus and focused academics. I was also intrigued by the trimester system and the ability to really dive into fewer classes per term compared to semester schools. Lastly, the abroad programs offered (specifically London) had caught my attention from the beginning, and I was able to pursue off-campus studies in London my junior spring.

Tal Pezzuco: 5' 0"; Sophomore; During the college process, my senior year of high school, I was looking for a school that would allow me to do two things: be an engineer and be a tennis player. Most of the D1 schools had vigorous tennis programs that would have made it very difficult for me to do well in my engineering class. But most of the small, D3 schools were strictly liberal arts and did not offer engineering classes. I chose Union because it allowed me to everything that I enjoyed.

Paige Webster: 5' 6"; Junior; I chose to attend Union because as soon as I walked on campus I felt at home! It has a very welcoming community with so many ways to become involved while maintaining strong academics.

Megan Brown: 5' 9"; First Year; I chose to attend Union because it was a perfect combination of everything I was looking for in a college education: great academics, countless opportunities for students with all areas of interests and a continuation of my passion for tennis. Each time I visited, the faculty and students were so welcoming – I immediately felt like I belonged.

Alissa Sangiuolo: 5' 2"; First Year; I chose to attend Union because unlike any other school I visited, Union had an overwhelming sense of a tight-knit community that I wanted to be a part of. Additionally, the draw of being recruited to play tennis definitely influenced my decision to attend Union College, as I love not only the sport but also being a part of a group. I also loved the campus and could not find a school that could compare to what Union had to offer in terms of academics.

Players Mentioned

Alex Greenberg
: 5' 3"; Junior; I chose Union because of its Minerva community and small teacher to student ratio. I was also attracted to the clubs and research opportunities with professors.

Julianne Loree
: 5' 3"; Senior; I chose to attend Union because of its beautiful campus and focused academics. I was also intrigued by the trimester system and the ability to really dive into fewer classes per term compared to semester schools. Lastly, the abroad programs offered (specifically London) had caught my attention from the beginning, and I was able to pursue off-campus studies in London my junior spring.

Tal Pezzuco
: 5' 0"; Sophomore; During the college process, my senior year of high school, I was looking for a school that would allow me to do two things: be an engineer and be a tennis player. Most of the D1 schools had vigorous tennis programs that would have made it very difficult for me to do well in my engineering class. But most of the small, D3 schools were strictly liberal arts and did not offer engineering classes. I chose Union because it allowed me to everything that I enjoyed.

Paige Webster
: 5' 6"; Junior; I chose to attend Union because as soon as I walked on campus I felt at home! It has a very welcoming community with so many ways to become involved while maintaining strong academics.

Megan Brown
: 5' 9"; First Year; I chose to attend Union because it was a perfect combination of everything I was looking for in a college education: great academics, countless opportunities for students with all areas of interests and a continuation of my passion for tennis. Each time I visited, the faculty and students were so welcoming – I immediately felt like I belonged.

Alissa Sangiuolo
: 5' 2"; First Year; I chose to attend Union because unlike any other school I visited, Union had an overwhelming sense of a tight-knit community that I wanted to be a part of. Additionally, the draw of being recruited to play tennis definitely influenced my decision to attend Union College, as I love not only the sport but also being a part of a group. I also loved the campus and could not find a school that could compare to what Union had to offer in terms of academics.