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Gianna Leggieri - Women's Tennis
Fabian Rose-Bernard (@fabeclips_)
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Winner RIT Women's Tennis RIT_W (2-0, 0-0 Liberty)
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Hartwick College HCWTEN25 (10-2, 7-0 Empire 8)
Winner
RIT Women's Tennis RIT_W
(2-0, 0-0 Liberty)
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Final
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Hartwick College HCWTEN25
(10-2, 7-0 Empire 8)

Match Recap: Women's Tennis |

Women's Tennis Falls to RIT in Tough Non-Conference Test

ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Hartwick Women's Tennis team battled the RIT Tigers in their non-conference finale, ultimately falling to the Liberty League powerhouse on Wednesday afternoon at Wilber Park.

 

THE BASICS

  • Final Score: RIT 6 Hartwick 1

  • Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Wilber Park Courts

  • Records: RIT (2-0, 0-0 Liberty League) Hartwick (10-2, 7-0 Empire 8) 

 

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hartwick Women's Tennis team were handed their first home loss of the season, falling to regional powerhouse RIT to snap their five-match winning streak.

After a dominant stretch of five consecutive sweeps over Empire 8 opponents, the Hawks faced a tough test against the Tigers. RIT set the tone early with 6–2 wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles to claim the opening point. Despite the early setback, Hartwick finished doubles play on a high note as the pairing of Maggie Van Valkenburgh (Highland, N.Y.) and Maddi Morrison (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) battled to a gritty 7–5 victory at No. 3.

In singles action, the Tigers maintained control. Lily Vanuga (Springville, N.Y.) dropped the opening match at No. 3, while Van Valkenburgh fell 6–2, 6–1 at No. 4 following her long doubles effort. At No.1, Samantha Lantzy (Valatie, N.Y.) showcased trademark toughness—after being blanked in the first set, she rallied to push RIT's Maya McDaniel to the brink before falling 7–5 in the second. RIT would go on to clinch the match with wins at No. 5 and No. 2 singles.

Morrison provided a bright spot for the Hawks, storming back after a 6–1 first-set loss to take the second set 6–2 and edge out her opponent 10–7 in the tiebreaker—earning Hartwick's lone singles victory on the day.

Despite the non-conference loss, the Hawks still secured the No. 1 seed for the upcoming 2025 Empire 8 Women's Tennis Championship, with Nazareth's 5–2 win over St. John Fisher sealing Hartwick's fourth straight regular season title under Coach Butcher.

 

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will head to St. John Fisher for their regular season finale, squaring off against the Cardinals at 3PM on Saturday, October 11th.

 

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.

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