The Union College women's tennis team achieved a 6-1 victory over SUNY New Paltz, sweeping all six singles matches despite losing two out of three doubles matches. Senior players Sydney Alphabet and Chara Meidani were pivotal, each winning both their singles and doubles matches. The Garnet Chargers, now 3-9, turned the tide in singles play with four players claiming victories, including three hard-fought three-set matches. Jenny Park and Megan McCusker quickly equalized with decisive wins, followed by senior Claire Langille's and Meidani's critical victories, sealing the match for Union. Skylar Semon capped off the day with a dramatic comeback win at first singles.

By the Numbers
  • Union swept all six singles matches after losing two of three doubles matches.
  • Sydney Alphabet and Chara Meidani both achieved two wins on the day.
  • Skylar Semon came back from 5-3 down in the third set to win 7-6 (8-6).
State of Play
  • Union's next match is a key Liberty League matchup against William Smith College on Saturday.
  • New Paltz is currently 8-5 after this non-conference loss.
What's Next

The Garnet Chargers will aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming league match, potentially shifting their season outlook if they can secure another win. Players will need to maintain their performance and capitalize on lessons learned from this match.

Bottom Line

Union's decisive singles sweep highlights their resilience and ability to rebound from early setbacks. Maintaining this level of competitive spirit and teamwork will be crucial as they enter the critical part of their season.