The Providence College Tennis Team is off to a fresh start this season. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Friars hosted University of Hartford, sweeping the Hawks 7-0. This home-opening match marks first year head coach Kyle LeBranche's first victory.
Sophomore Liz Gillis performed flawlessly for the Friars, not allowing a game point all day. Gillis defeated Hartford's Katie Greenburg, 6-0, 6-0, in the No. 5 singles position. Gillis then teamed up with sophomore Courtney Fuller in the No. 3 doubles spot to take a 8-0 victory from the Hawks. Junior Jenn Cusack was also perfect in singles actions, sweeping Gulay Ozdemir, 6-0, 6-0, in the No. 6 spot. Senior Ashley Rissolo and sophomore Ayushi Sinha prevailed in their first doubles match of the season, defeating Hartford's Kasey Michels and Margaret Sabatino 8-1 for the top doubles position.
The Friar's return to the courts on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21 to play in the Siena Invitational in Loudonville, N.Y.
The Friars have only three more dual matches during their fall season of play, two of which will be held at Providence College. Their remaining matches are invitationals and championships, culminating with the ITA Regional Championships on Oct. 24-25.
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