The Utica College women's tennis team lost 9-0 to Stevens Institute of Technology Saturday at Stevens Tennis Courts in Hoboken, NJ. UC drops to 0-6 overall as well as 0-6 in the conference, while the Ducks improve to 8-1 on the season and 4-1 in Empire 8 play.
Sophomore
Jennifer Persio (Cheshire, CT/Tilton ) (Cheshire, CT) was defeated by Steven's Allyson Kingman 6-1 and 6-0. Persio teamed up with sophomore
Carlene Bracci (Delhi, NY/Delaware) (Delhi, NY) in doubles and lost 8-1 to opponents Kendra Appleheimer and Lisa Tessitore. Sophomore
Nives Vujanic (Utica, NY/T.R. Proctor) (Utica, NY) lost in singles to Elena Cocineva-Lenge 6-1 and 6-0.
The Pioneers are back in action Saturday as they travel to Alfred, NY to challenge Alfred University. The match will be held at William T. Brown Tennis Courts and is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The Saxons are currently 3-7 overall and 1-5 in Empire 8 play.
