POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist women's tennis turned in a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Monmouth 7-0.
The Red Foxes secured the doubles point with wins at first and third doubles. Viktoria Lorentzon and Vihana Shresta opened strong at No. 1 doubles with a 6-3 victory over Monmouth's McKinney and Cano, while Jane Wright and Tessa Wachtel teamed up for a decisive 6-1 win at No. 3.
In singles action, Marist controlled the match from start to finish. Lorentzon earned a straight-set win at No. 1 singles (6-2, 6-3), while Cloe Clements-Sorde cruised at the No. 2 spot with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory. Wachtel battled through a marathon match at No. 3, rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 14-12 win to extend the Red Foxes' lead.
Shresta followed with a hard-fought win at No. 4 singles, taking down Fisher 6-4, 3-6, 10-5, while Yasmin Asnis posted a 7-5, 6-0 win at the No. 5 spot. Closing out the day, Ella Lindsey delivered a flawless performance at No. 6 singles, not dropping a game in a 6-0, 6-0 sweep.
With the victory, the Red Foxes notched a strong fall result and built momentum heading into their upcoming slate.
Up Next: Marist competes at the MAAC Masters in Hamden, Connecticut, from October 3–5.
Doubles
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Lorentzon/Shresta (Marist) def. McKinney/Cano (Monmouth) 6-3
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Sadgrove/Fisher (Monmouth) def. Lindsey/Ungerman (Marist) 6-3
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Wright/Wachtel (Marist) def. Parikh/Gray (Monmouth) 6-1
Singles
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Lorentzon (Marist) def. Parikh (Monmouth) 6-2, 6-3
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Clements-Sorde (Marist) def. McKinney (Monmouth) 6-0, 6-2
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Wachtel (Marist) def. Sadgrove (Monmouth) 2-6, 6-4, 14-12
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Shresta (Marist) def. Fisher (Monmouth) 6-4, 3-6, 10-5
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Asnis (Marist) def. Cano (Monmouth) 7-5, 6-0
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Lindsey (Marist) def. Gray (Monmouth) 6-0, 6-0
Final Score: Marist 7, Monmouth 0