Women's Tennis Celebrates Senior Day, Beats Chestnut Hill 6-1

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Tennis team closed its 2022-2023 regular season schedule on Sunday afternoon by defeating Chestnut Hill College, 6-1 at the Riley Family Tennis courts.

STAC improves to 17-3 overall, while Chestnut Hill slides to 9-12 on the year.

Prior to the contest, between the Spartans and Griffins, STAC honored its graduating senior class; Eliza Mulder, Paula Palero, Vera Gak Anagrova and Giovanna Jallas with on-court ceremonies, which included the athletes' teammates, coaches and college administrators.

Amaia Balaguer Brau went 2-0 on the day, winning both her doubles and singles matches against the Griffins.

STAC 6/CHESTNUT HILL 1 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

DOUBLES

1. Carlota Garcia Arguelles & Romi Meirovich (CHC) def. Jemima Parkinson & Elita Silins (STAC), 7-5

2. Paula Palero & Amaia Balaguer Brau (STAC) def. Nele Haag & Alison Isaac (CHC), 6-4

3. Vera Gak Anagrova & Giovanna Jallas (STAC) def. No Player & No Player (CHC), By Forfeit

Order of Finish: 3, 2*, 1

SINGLES

1. Viktoriia Pavlovets (STAC) def. Alison Isaac (CHC) 7-5, 7-6 (1)

2. Amaia Balaguer Brau (STAC) def. Carlota Garcia Arguelles (CHC) 6-1, 6-3

3. Nele Haag (CHC) def. Samanta Villegas Robles (STAC) 6-1, 0-3 (Retired)

4. Elita Silins (STAC) def. Romi Meirovich (CHC) 6-2, 6-0

5. Eliza Mulder (STAC) def. Claudia Rasilla (CHC) 6-4, 6-3

6. Jemima Parkinson (STAC) def. No Player (CHC) By Forfeit

Order of finish: 6, 4, 3, 2*, 1, 5

Chestnut Hill Record: 9-12, 4-6 CACC

STAC Record: 17-3, 5-0 ECC

THE ROCKHILL REPORT

"This was another wonderful day of tennis on the courts today as we celebrated our four seniors", said Head Coach Dan Rockhill.

"Unfortunately, both teams were not at full strength but players from both teams battled and the tennis was exciting. I am grateful to Chestnut Hill for coming and participating in our ceremony and even more pleased with the fight their players demonstrated all afternoon", stated Rockhill.

"Vika was fantastic today and continued to play her best tennis of the season", remarked Rockill. "She is certainly peaking at the right time. Amaia was also terrific as she defeated an opponent who has traditionally given us trouble. Amaia is special and it has been a lot of fun to see her develop. Elita gave us the emotional lift that our team needed today after a somewhat flat effort in the doubles. Our staff loves it when she plays with high energy and enthusiasm. Eliza, who was honored today, has recently put together a five-match win streak and is finishing her career in style."

"This is a special group of young ladies and we have had a great season", said Rockhill. "However, there is more work to be done as we prepare for the NCAA tournament."

UP NEXT

STAC now awaits the NCAA D2 Women's Tennis Selection Committee's East Region seedings, which will be revealed during the final week of April. The Spartans currently hold the #2 position in the East rankings and are in line to host a regional match at the Riley Family Tennis Courts on either May 1 or 2, should they finish either #1 or #2 in the final poll.