While the stat sheet showed losses, the ‘Cats were gaining momentum in their play as they took on Providence, pulling away with their first and only win of the week. The girls are really stepping up their game this season.” “We were getting two players to the net more often than any other time this season. Villanova suffered another 7-0 loss, and then again when playing in Providence, RI against Brown.ĭespite the loss, “Brown the best doubles of the season so far,” Reiniger said. Rivera-Gonzalez held Claire Zhang to a hard-fought three-set match, losing in three, 6-3, 1-6 and 10-6.Īfter their hard fight against UPenn, the ‘Cats traveled to Queens, NY, to take on St. Bella Steffe held a strong fight against Urata, but lost in two sets, as well.įisher faced Iris Gallo and fought well, yet lost, 7-6 and 6-1. Kornieva played against Gavriella Smith, and lost in two, 6-3 and 6 -1. Callahan also went down in two against Wang, 6-4 and 7-6. In singles, Brogan took on Rutlauka, but fell in two sets, 6-1 and 7-5. The last doubles duo was Bella Steffen and Amanda Rivera-Gonzalez who were defeated, 6-1. “Emi Callahan competed hard and played some of the best tennis I have seen this season,” head coach Steve Reiniger said. In doubles, Emma Brogan and Valieriia Kornieva took on Sabine Rutlauka and Eileen Wang (UPenn), losing, 6-2.Įmi Callahan and Caitlin Fisher played against Iris Gallo and Maya Urata (UPenn), also losing, 6-4. The team began the week in Philadelphia, taking on UPenn, losing 7-0.

John’s University on February 24 and both Brown and Providence on February 25. Villanova’s women’s tennis team played UPenn on February 22, St.

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