Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Tennis team recorded its third straight shutout victory, posting a 7-0 decision over Daemen University on Saturday at the Riley Family Tennis Courts.
The Spartans got off to a great start during doubles, sweeping the three matchups. Paula Palero and Eliza Mulder won on court three by a score of 6-0, while Jemima Parkinson and Elita Silins posted a strong score in the second slot, beating their opponents, 6-1. Ebba Rosberg and Samanta Villegas Robles rounded out doubles play winning 6-1 at the number one post.
STAC battled during singles play, winning all six matchups. Paula Palero led off for STAC in No. 3 singles, clinching her matchup 6-0, 6-0. Amaia Balaguer Brau had another great performance in singles, defeating her opponent; 6-0, 6-0. Giovanna Jallas clinched the team victory for the Spartans, winning the No. 6 slot by a score of 6-0, 6-0. Elita Silins (6-0, 6-0), Ebba Rosberg (7-6, 3-6, 10-7) and Viktoriia Pavlovets (7-5, 7-6) also posted wins in their singles matches.
Rosberg, Villegas Robles and Palero all went 2-0 on the afternoon with both doubles and singles victories over Daemen.
STAC 7/DAEMEN 0 - OFFICIAL RESULTS
DOUBLES
Order of Finish: 3, 2*, 1
SINGLES
1.
Ebba Rosberg (STAC) def. Frida Rubio (DAE) 7-6, 3-6, 10-7
5.
Elita Silins (STAC) def. Mackenzie Schayes (DAE) 6-0, 6-0
Order of finish: 3, 4, 6*, 5, 1, 2
Daemen Record: 0-4, 0-2 ECC
STAC Record: 3-0, 2-0 ECC
THE ROCKHILL REPORT
"We are still working on becoming our collective best version", said Coach Dan Rockhill. "I really like our team, but we will need to develop more consistency as we get deeper into the season if we want to compete with the perennial powerhouse teams in the ECC. I am really impressed with Coach Greco and the way he coached his team, remarked Rockhill. His players at the top two singles spots fought us until the very last point. We were fortunate to come away with all seven points." I am happy for Ebba and Vika as they continued to battle even after the match was clinched. I have to credit Coach Tarangioli for keeping both ladies focused. I also feel really good about our depth as everyone called upon to play thus far has come away with a victory. I am excited for the ITAs this week as we will get a chance to compete against the very best players in the region."
UP NEXT
STAC takes on the region's best at the ITA East Region Tournament, September 22-26. The five-day event is hosted by Queens College at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.
We are still working on becoming our collective best version. I really like my team but we will need to develop more consistency as we get deeper into the season if we want to compete with the perennial powerhouse teams in the ECC. I am really impressed with Coach Greco and the way he coached his team. His players at the top two singles spots fought us until the very last point. We were fortunate to come away with all seven points. I am happy for Ebba and Vika as they continued to battle even after the match was clinched. I have to credit coach Tarangioli for keeping both ladies focused. I also feel really good about our depth as everyone called upon to play thus far has come away with a victory. I am excited for the ITAs this week as we will get a chance to compete against the very best players in the region.
