Women's Tennis wins home opener against Utica

ELMIRA, NY - The Elmira College Women’s Tennis team captured their first regular season and conference win on Saturday, against the Pioneers of Utica College. The Soaring Eagles captured the victory by a score of 9-0. “I was happy with how the team played. They came out focused and played their games. I can tell that the girls will carry the momentum of this match into the rest of the season,” said Coach Levkanich.

The Soaring Eagle Netters captured all three doubles matches to start the afternoon. Kim Kellet ’09 (Binghamton, NY -- Chenango Valley), and Emily Talbot ’09 (Cazenovia, NY -- Cazenovia) won by a score of 8-0. While at third doubles, the team of Desiree Calderella ’10 (Pittsfield, Ma -- Taconic) and Alia Pyros ’10 (Shavertown, PA -- Dallas Senior) won by a score of 8-3.

In singles play, the focused play of the Soaring Eagles proved to be the deciding factor. At the No. 3 position, Rebecca Kingman '11 (Hamilton, NJ -- Steinert) grabbed her first collegiate singles victory in two straight sets victory, 6-2, 6-0. At the No. 4 spot Torrie Robinson-Neff '09 (Gloucester, MA -- Gloucester), played a tough match but pulled it out with a 6-2, 6-1 victory. Rounding out the lineup at the No. 5 position Dani Oaxaca '10 (Rancho Cucamonga, CA -- Rancho Cucamonga), played a steady and focused match and defeated her pioneer opponent 6-1, 6-0.

The Soaring Eagle netters hit the road this week to face Empire 8 opponent Alfred University on Wednesday, September 8th.

Utica College 0, Elmira College 9
Box Score