Rutgers University
Syracuse University
Rutgers Tennis Drops 6-1 Decision to Syracuse
Apr 07 | Women's Tennis
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (April 7, 2013) - In a BIG EAST matchup, the Rutgers women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Syracuse at the RU Tennis Complex, Sunday. Freshman Mariam Zein (Sugarland, Texas) notched the point for the Scarlet Knights in the No. 5 singles match.
"Overall, the team fought hard today," said assistant coach Hilary Ritchie. "We had some close matches, but unfortunately Syracuse had the edge today."
Led by 10th-year head coach Benjamin Bucca, Rutgers fell to 11-7, including a 5-2 mark in conference play. The Orange improved to 10-7 (6-1 BIG EAST).
After dropping the doubles point, Zein highlighted the Scarlet Knights' day. The freshman earned a hard-fought victory over Syracuse's Brittany Lashway, defeating Lashway in a tie-breaker set (6-2, 4-6, 11-9).
The Scarlet Knights are back in action against league-opponent Seton Hall at the RU Tennis Complex on Wednesday, April 10 at 2 p.m.
Syracuse 6, Rutgers 1
Singles
1. Amanda Rodgers (SU) def. Vanessa Petrini (RU), 6-3, 6-2
2. Maddie Kobelt (SU) def. Gina Li (RU), 6-3, 6-7 (7-1), 10-2
3. Komal Safdar (SU) def. Lindsey Kayati (RU), 6-3, 6-3
4. Jimena Wu (SU) def. Stefania Balasa (RU), 6-1, 6-2
5. Mariam Zein (RU) def. Brittany Lashway (SU), 6-2, 4-6, 11-9
6. Alex Aiello (SU) def. Lindsay Balsamo (RU), 6-1, 6-1
Doubles
1. Maddie Kobelt/Brittany Lashway (SU) def. Vanessa Petrini/Gina Li (RU), 8-7 (7-5)
2. Komal Safdar/Amanda Rodgers (SU) def. Lindsey Kayati/Mariam Zein (RU), 8-4
3. Jimena Wu/Alex Aiello (SU) def. Noor Judeh/Stefania Balasa (RU), 8-3
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