The Union College women's tennis team enters the Liberty League Tournament starting May 1, facing Skidmore College in the first round at Cornell University. Union, seeded fifth with a record of 6-11, hopes to build on its recent postseason success, including last year's win against St. Lawrence. Skidmore, the fourth seed with a 5-13 record, has historically dominated this matchup, winning 31 consecutive matches against Union since 1996.

By the Numbers
  • Union has a 14-36 all-time record in the Liberty League Tournament since 1995.
  • Megan McCusker leads Union in singles victories with a 15-5 record, including a seven-match winning streak.
State of Play
  • The tournament runs from May 1 to May 3 at the Reis Tennis Center in Ithaca, NY.
  • This marks the fifth consecutive season Union has qualified for the Liberty League Tournament.
What's Next

The winner of the Union vs. Skidmore match will advance to face top-seeded Vassar College in the semifinals on Saturday at 2:15 p.m.

Bottom Line

Union aims to break a long-standing losing streak against Skidmore, vying for a chance to continue its postseason journey and potentially build momentum for future tournaments.