Women’s Tennis Faces Drexel and William & Mary

PHILADELPHIA – This week, March 12 and 13, women's tennis will compete in two matches. The team will face crosstown rival Drexel on Wednesday at 12:00 PM in Philadelphia, followed by a home match against William & Mary on Thursday at 11:30 AM.

SCOUTING TEMPLE

Irmak Ozturk and Nina Andreoni secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Yale's Mirabelle Brettkelly and Julia Werdiger, showcasing their chemistry and control on the court.
Maria Martinez was in a strong position against Angela Huang, leading 6-3, 2-2 before the match was left unfinished, demonstrating her ability to dictate play.
Martyna Mackiewicz came out strong in her singles match, winning the opening set 6-2 against Jamie Kim before the match was halted in the third set, highlighting her potential to close out big wins.

SCOUTING DREXEL

Drexel women's tennis is off to a solid start with a 4-2 record despite a 2-4 loss to Stony Brook. Rebecca Fiedler fought through a tough three-set battle in singles but ultimately fell to Cornelia Bruu-Syversen 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Elisa Rigazio was strong, coming from behind to defeat Lorin Tilipman 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Drexel clinched the point in doubles with tight wins at the first and second positions. Rigazio and Sofiya Snitko edged out Elena Lobo Corral and Mila Charles 7-6(0), while Fiedler and Anastasia Kavounov triumphed 6-3.

SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY

William & Mary women's tennis showcased its depth and resilience in a dominant 7-0 sweep over Cleveland State, improving to 8-2 on the season. The Tribe overcame an early doubles setback with comeback wins at No. 2 and No. 3, highlighted by Francesca Davis and Alessandra Anghel's clutch tiebreaker victory to clinch the point. In singles, W&M capitalized on default at No. 6 before securing straight-set wins from Davis, Mira Kernagis, and Hedda Gurholt. Stange and Anghel battled through three-set matches to complete the sweep, reinforcing the Tribe's strong form as they continue their impressive season.

UP NEXT
The Owls will return to action on Saturday, Mar. 22, to face the University of Pennsylvania at 1:00 PM.

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