The Syracuse University women's tennis team fought hard but fell short against No. 24 Clemson, losing 4-1 on Sunday at the Drumlins Tennis Club. Despite strong doubles performances, Syracuse lost the doubles point, with only one win from Talia Neilson-Gatenby and Romana Cisovska. In singles, Emma Scaldalai evened the score with a decisive win, but Clemson quickly regained momentum to clinch the match. The Orange's record now stands at 7-12 overall and 3-9 in conference play. They will compete in the upcoming ACC Women's Tennis Championship with details to be confirmed.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse women's tennis record: 7-12 overall, 3-9 in ACC play.
  • Clemson ranked No. 24 nationally.
State of Play
  • Syracuse lost the doubles point after competitive matches on all three courts.
  • In singles, Emma Scaldalai secured a win, but Clemson dominated the remaining matches.
What's Next

Syracuse will prepare for the ACC Women's Tennis Championship, with match pairings and times to be finalized shortly. Their performance in this match may impact their seeding and matchups in the championship.

Bottom Line

The close loss to Clemson highlights the competitive spirit of the Syracuse women's tennis team, but they will need to translate this resilience into wins during the conference championship for a strong postseason position.