University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
Sacred Heart University
UConn Takes on Sacred Heart in Storrs Wednesday
3/28/2023 1:58:00 PM | Women's Tennis
STORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut women's tennis team is set to face Sacred Heart for the first home outdoor match on campus at the Storrs Tennis Courts on Wednesday, March 28.
The Huskies look to bounce back after a rough stretch of matches, dropping four matches in a row. UConn stands at 7-6 overall and 1-2 in Big East action. On Sunday, the women fell to No. 73 nationally ranked Boston University 7-0.
Last time out, Maria Constantinou, Isabel Petri Bere, and Doga Selen Takunyaci all found themselves in tight matches in singles, but ultimately fell just short. New changes in the lineup caused the Huskies to play in different positions than they were used to; however, UConn battled all the way till the end against a tough BU squad.
Scouting the Pioneers
Heading into the matchup, Sacred Heart is 11-4 overall. Last match, the Pioneers won 4-3 over Rhode Island on Sunday. Katsiaryna Starastenka went 2-0 on the day winning at second doubles with her doubles partner, Olivia Kharkover, 6-4 and then taking a 6-7 (2-6), 6-4, 6-3 victory at first singles.
First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
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