ONEONTA, NY- Cross-city rivals Oneonta State and Hartwick faced off in women's tennis on Thursday afternoon at Hartwick's courts. Despite forcing three super-tiebreakers, the Hawks fell to the Red Dragons 9-0. The loss drops the Hawks to 4-6 on the year while O-State improves to 6-2.
The Red Dragons swept the doubles matches. In the singles portion of the competition,
Ruthie Jones (Ossining, NY Ossining) took Brynn Sussman to a super-tiebreak where she fell 3-6, 6-2, 10-8.
Nicole Schepisi (Rennselaer, NY/Columbia) and Emily Maggiore also played to a super tiebreak while Maggiore came out on top 7-5, 3-6, 10-2.
Lauren Noyes (Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili) battled with Riane Reithel and fought a tough match but was outlasted by her opponent 6-2, 6-7, 10-8.
The Hawks close the home portion of their schedule on Sunday against Wells College. Match time will be at 12 p.m.