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Spartans Put Away Adelphi, 6-1

Spartans Put Away Adelphi, 6-1
Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Sparkill, N.Y. - East Region powers collided on Sunday afternoon at the Riley Family Tennis Courts, when the St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Tennis team battled Adelphi University. The Spartans took their second straight match, defeating the visiting Panthers 6-1.

STAC claimed the doubles point via wins by the teams of Elita Silins & Eliza Mulder (6-1 over Carolina Chaves and Jenelle Downs) and Paula Palero & Samanta Villegas Robles (6-2 over Katarina Liedbeck & Amanda Franstedt).
 
In singles action, No. 2 Elita Silins was the first winner, claiming her match in straight sets; 6-0, 6-0 over Amanda Franstedt. Giovanna Jallas next won at No. 4 singles against Jenelle Downs by the score of 6-4, 6-4 to give STAC the 3-0 advantage. The Panthers finally got on the scoreboard, courtesy of Katarina Liedbeck's 7-5, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles over Samanta Villegas Robles. No. 3 Eliza Mulder clinched the team triumph for the maroon and gold by defeating Carolina Chaves, 7-5, 6-2. Jemima Parkinson and Alba Guijo also earned wins via forfeit for St. Thomas Aquinas.

Elita Silins and Eliza Mulder both went 2-0 on the day, winning their doubles and singles matches.

 

STAC 6/ADELPHI 1 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

DOUBLES
1. Paula Palero & Samanta Villegas Robles (STAC) def. Katarina Liedbeck & Amanda Franstedt (AU), 6-2
2. Elita Silins & Eliza Mulder (STAC) def. Carolina Chaves & Jenelle Downs (AU), 6-1
3. Viktoriia Pavlovets & Amaia Balaguer Brau (STAC) vs. No Player & No Player (AU), By Foreit
 
Order of Finish: 2, 1*, X
 
SINGLES
1. Katarina Liedbeck (AU) def. Samanta Villegas Robles (STAC) 7-5, 6-0
2. Elita Silins (STAC) def. Amanda Franstedt (AU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Eliza Mulder (STAC) def. Carolina Chaves (AU) 7-5, 6-2
4. Giovanna Jallas (STAC) def. Jenelle Downs (AU) 6-4, 6-4
5. Jemima Parkinson (STAC) def. No Player (AU) By Forfeit
6. Alba Guijo (STAC) def. No Player (AU) By Forfeit
 
Order of finish: 2, 4, 1, 3, X, X
 
Adelphi Record: 9-7, 6-3 NE10
STAC Record: 13-2, 5-0 ECC
 
 
THE ROCKHILL REPORT

"It was unfortunate that Adelphi was shorthanded today as they are one of the best teams in the region", said Coach Dan Rockhill. "College tennis is a grind and the best ability continues to be availability."

"I was so happy for Elita as she fiercely competed for every point and beat a tough player. She sets the standard for effort for our team and if we get this from all of our players, we will make ourselves difficult to beat."

"We are hungry to play Wilmington on Thursday and find out where we are as a team", remarked Rockhill. "They have had a great season and have amazing players."

 

UP NEXT

St. Thomas Aquinas College faces off with nationally ranked (#22 ITA) Wilmington University (14-0) on Thursday, March 30 (3:00 p.m.) at the Delcastle Tennis Center.