In a competitive Ivy League opener, the Cornell women's tennis team fell to No. 68 Columbia, ending with a score of 4-2 on Saturday. Despite a strong effort after trailing 3-1, Cornell couldn鈥檛 clinch the victory. Columbia secured the doubles point early and bolstered their lead with key singles wins. The Big Red's singles successes were highlighted by victories from Sage Loudon and Victoria Zhao, but Columbia ultimately sealed the match at the No. 4 position. Cornell's record now stands at 7-7 (0-1 Ivy), while Columbia improves to 11-3 (1-0 Ivy).

By the Numbers
  • Columbia won the doubles point with victories at Nos. 2 (6-4) and 3 (6-0).
  • Cornell's Sage Loudon and Victoria Zhao both won their singles matches, each with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
State of Play
  • Cornell is set to begin a three-match homestand next weekend.
  • Matches against Yale and Brown are scheduled for April 4 and 5 at 1 p.m. at the Reis Tennis Center.
What's Next

Cornell will look to rebound and improve their Ivy League standing in the upcoming matches against Yale and Brown, potentially reshaping their season trajectory.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant comeback effort, Cornell's loss to Columbia highlights the challenges they face in the Ivy League. Strong performances in singles are a positive takeaway as they prepare for the upcoming matches.