Herons edges Dutchwomen

Box Score GENEVA, NY – The Union College women's tennis team lost a close dual meet, 5-4, to William Smith on Saturday at the Hobart Williams Smith Tennis Center.

Union claimed the top four singles matches, but dropped all three doubles matches as the Herons narrowly escaped with the victory.

Natalia Pezzuco won her No. 1 singles match in three sets, battling back after losing the first set, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3. Megan Brown did the same in the No. 2 singles match, winning in three sets after dropping the first, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).

Julianne Loree won her No. 3 singles match, taking the first and third sets, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2. Loree's doubles partner Alissa Sangiuolo won her No. 4 singles set in two sets, 6-4, 6-3.

The Dutchwomen will be back in action against RPI on Tuesday, April 24, hosting the Engineers at 4 p.m. (ET).

William Smith 5, Union College 4
Singles competition
1. Natalia Pezzuco (UNI) def. Allie Perron (WSC) 4-6, 6-1, 6-3
2. Megan Brown (UNI) def. Michaelann Denton (WSC) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6
3. Julianne Loree (UNI) def. Charlotte Engebrecht (WSC) 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
4. Alissa Sangiuolo (UNI) def. Dina Rigas (WSC) 6-4, 6-3
5. Alex Greenberg (WSC) def. Madeleine Hamparian (UNI) 6-2, 6-4
6. Leland Barclay (WSC) def. Cathy Xing (UNI) 6-0, 7-5

Doubles competition
1. Michaelann Denton/Dina Rigas (WSC) def. Megan Brown/Natalia Pezzuco (UNI) 8-0
2. Kate Foley/Allie Perron (WSC) def. Julianne Loree/Alissa Sangiuolo (UNI) 8-2
3. Charlotte Engebrecht/Katelyn Nguyen (WSC) def. Alex Greenberg/Aliison Remmell (UNI) 8-0

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Players Mentioned

Maddie Hamparian: 5' 3"; Sophomore; I chose Union primarily for its outstanding academic reputation. When visiting the college, I sat in on an upper level Political Science course and decided after that this was the school for me. In addition, Union's alumni connection and extracurricular opportunities made my choice even easier.

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.

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.

Cathy Xing: 5' 4"; First Year; I chose to attend Union for its strong combination of liberal arts and STEM education. Also, the opportunities and connections Union has to offer are incredible.

Players Mentioned

Maddie Hamparian
: 5' 3"; Sophomore; I chose Union primarily for its outstanding academic reputation. When visiting the college, I sat in on an upper level Political Science course and decided after that this was the school for me. In addition, Union's alumni connection and extracurricular opportunities made my choice even easier.

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.

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.

Cathy Xing
: 5' 4"; First Year; I chose to attend Union for its strong combination of liberal arts and STEM education. Also, the opportunities and connections Union has to offer are incredible.