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Thursday, December 05, 2024
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Wheaton's Tennis Triples Down in NEWITT Quarter-Finals
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Wheaton College's Women's Tennis team, featuring Bermudian player Asia Hollis, made a strong showing at the New England Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament (NEWITT) hosted by Smith College. All three of Wheaton's doubles pairings stormed into the Quarter-Finals, showcasing the team's depth and talent.
Hollis and her sophomore teammate Laila Haraj-Sai, competing in the "C" draw, secured their spot in the Quarter-Finals with a hard-fought victory.
The duo first teamed up to defeat the Smith College pairing of junior Dayana Caluna and freshman Alexa Konstantopoulous 8-6 in Doubles action.
Hollis then clinched the win for Wheaton with a gutsy performance in singles, overcoming a first-set loss to defeat Caluna 3-6, 6-2, 10-3.
With all three Wheaton Doubles teams advancing to the Quarter-Finals, they are poised for a deep run in the tournament. Hollis and her teammates will be looking to continue their winning ways and bring home the NEWITT title.
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Phillips In Milwaukee Open Mixed Doubles
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Imani Phillips once again showcased her skills at the Veolia Milwaukee Open Pickleball Tournament, held at the Baird Center. Competing in the Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0) Division alongside Brian Bonilla, the duo concluded the Group Stage with a commendable 3-2 record.
In the Round of 64, Phillips and Bonilla triumphed over Yasmin Musleh and Matthew Schapiro with scores of 11-7 and 11-3. However, their journey was interrupted in the Round of 32, where they were bested by Hailey Munz and Benjamin Gonzalez, falling 11-3 and 11-7.
The pair then entered the Backdraw, where they continued to demonstrate their prowess. In Round 2, Phillips and Bonilla defeated Anna DuBois and Emerson Lehmann 15-7. Their momentum carried them through Round 3, as they overcame Bailey Rezabek and Manik Tandon with a 15-10 victory.
Despite their spirited efforts, Phillips and Bonilla's campaign concluded in Round 4, where they were defeated by Taylor Kyllonen and Lincoln Bellamy with a score of 15-5. Their performance throughout the tournament was a testament to their skill and determination.
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Thursday, November 07, 2024
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Hollis & Wheaton Secures Victory Over Simmons
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Asia Hollis and her Wheaton College (Mass.) Women's Tennis teammates secured a 4 - 3 victory over Simmons University in a dual match held at Daly Courts in Brighton, Massachusetts.
A dominant performance in Doubles play proved decisive for Wheaton, with the team dropping only two games across all three doubles matches.
Junior Alissa Ortiz, sophomore Taylor Wilson, and sophomore Maya Brennan each secured victories in both singles and doubles competition. Wilson and Brennan paired up for a 6-0 win at third doubles, while Wilson and Ortiz combined for a 6-0 victory at first doubles. Sophomore Hollis partnered with sophomore Laila Haraj-Sai for a 6-2 win at second doubles, securing the doubles sweep for Wheaton.
This victory marks an important step for the Wheaton College women's tennis team as they continue their season.
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Friday, November 01, 2024
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Hollis Helps Wheaton College Win New England Tournament
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The sophomore duo of Asia Hollis and Laila Haraj-Sai won the "C" Draw Championship to lead the Wheaton College (Mass.) Women's Tennis team at the New England Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament co-hosted by Smith College and Amherst College in Northampton and Amherst, Mass., respectively.
The tournament pits a pair of players from each school to play a doubles match and two singles matches with the winner advancing after winning the best of three points.
Hollis and Haraj-Sai combined to win three separate pods during the day to capture the title on the Smith campus in Northampton.
The Lyon pair began the day with a dominant 8-1 doubles win over the Emerson College pairing of junior Jayden Beverly and first year Sidra Sundberg. Wheaton swept through singles play as well. Hollis cruised with a 6-1, 6-1 effort over Sundberg, while Haraj-Sai also won in straight sets over Beverly, 6-1, 6-4.
The Lyon tandem advanced to the draw's Semi-Finals and pulled out a singles and a doubles win over Gordon College to play for the Championship. Hollis and Haraj-Sai put together an 8-3 triumph over sophomore Chloe Hanley and first year Gianna Hallam. Hollis did not drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 showing against Halam, but Hanley picked up the point for the Fighting Scots with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Haraj-Sai.
Wheaton drew Smith College in the final, but an injury to one of the Pioneers gave the Lyons a single point as well as a doubles point for the win. First year Tabitha Bastress won in singles action over Haraj-Sai, 8-2, to gain Smith's only point of the match.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Mallory Helps UNCW Win Team Invitational
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Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington Men’s Tennis teammates turned up the heat in their final fall tournament, scorching the competition at the UNC Wilmington Team Invitational! They wrapped up their schedule with a fiery performance, leaving no doubt about their dominance on the court.
UNC Wilmington kicked off the day with a sizzling display of Doubles prowess, shutting out Boston College with a ruthless 4-0 sweep. Mallory and Jordi Domenech set the tone, dismantling Liam O'Leary and Matthew Overvelde with a fiery 6-4 victory.
UNC Wilmington then turned their attention to regional rivals Coastal Carolina, unleashing a relentless singles attack. Mallory stepped onto the court with a vengeance, engaging in a thrilling three-set battle against Jack Dixon. After trading blows in the first two sets, Mallory unleashed his inner fire, securing a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory that left the crowd buzzing.
With their final fall tournament in the books, UNC Wilmington can look back on a scorching season. They amassed an impressive 23-4 record in singles and a commanding 10-2 record in doubles, proving their mettle against top competition.
Mallory and his teammates have set the stage for a fiery spring season, leaving fans eager to witness their continued dominance on the court.
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