UConn Women's Tennis Drops To Wesleyan

STORRS, Conn. (April 11)  The University of Connecticut women's tennis team dropped a 4-2 decision to Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon amid cold weather conditions at the UConn Tennis Courts in Storrs, Conn.

In the top singles positions, sophomores Trinell Russel (Voorheesville, N.Y.) and Colleen Connors (Ormond Beach, Fla.) claimed the Huskies' two victories of the day. Russel defeated Nina Zeitlin in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, at No. 1, while Connors defeated Allison Rovner in three-sets, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6, at No. 2.

Connecticut (9-9 overall, 1-2 BIG EAST) next hosts Seton Hall in a BIG EAST dual match on Friday, April 13 at noon, before ending the regular season on Saturday, April 17 versus Villanova at noon in Storrs.

Note: The Huskies' match against St. John's tomorrow will not be played or rescheduled for a later date.

Wesleyan 4, Connecticut 2
at UConn Tennis Courts
Storrs, Conn.

Singles
No. 1   Trinell Russel (UC) def. Nina Zeitlin (Wesleyan), 6-2, 6-3.
No. 2   Colleen Connors (UC) def. Allison Rovner (Wesleyan), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6.
No. 3   Tarsah Dale (Wesleyan) def. Christine Vorvis (UC), 5-7, 6-2, 7-6.
No. 4   Dina Guth (Wesleyan) def. Melanie Polanco (UC), 6-1, 6-4.
No. 5   Rachel Sigman (Wesleyan) def. Katie Olsen (UC), 7-6, 6-2.
No. 6   Sarah Colao (Wesleyan) def. Candice Jones (UC), 3-6, 6-2, 7-6.


Doubles
DNP

University of Connecticut Athletics

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