Loyola University Maryland's women's tennis secured a tight 4–3 victory against Bucknell, while the men's team suffered a 7–0 loss on Saturday. The women's team set the tone by sweeping all three doubles matches, winning the opening point. In singles, Christine Richiez and Elena Hartley delivered strong performances to lead the team, while Bucknell managed victories at the middle and bottom positions. On the men's side, Bucknell dominated, winning all doubles and singles matches decisively.

By the Numbers
  • The women's team won 4 out of 7 matches, with Christine Richiez securing a three-set victory (6–1, 3–6, 6–2).
  • The men's team lost all 7 matches to Bucknell, with the closest singles score being 6–2, 6–2 against Nick Lawliss.
State of Play
  • The women's team is now 1–0 for the season after Saturday’s win.
  • The men's team will look to rebound against Boston on Monday.
What's Next

The men's team will face Boston on Monday, while the women's team will play against Morgan State on Wednesday, looking to build on their opening victory.

Bottom Line

Loyola's women's team showcased resilience and teamwork in their win, while the men's team aims to improve performance in upcoming matches. A crucial test for both teams as the season progresses.