ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Hartwick Women's Tennis team collects their third consecutive sweep in Empire 8 play, downing the Nazareth Golden Flyers on Saturday afternoon to remain undefeated in conference.
THE BASICS
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Final Score: Nazareth 0 Hartwick 7
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Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Wilber Park Courts
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Records: Nazareth (3-2, 2-1 Empire 8) Hartwick (8-1, 5-0 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hartwick Women's Tennis team stayed red-hot on Saturday afternoon, securing yet another 7-0 sweep in Empire 8 play behind a balanced lineup and steady resilience against a gritty Nazareth squad.
Hartwick soared out the gates with momentum in doubles play. At No.3, Maggie Van Valkenburgh (Highland, N.Y.) and Maddi Morrison (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) wasted little time, earning a 6-2 win to get the Hawks on the board. The duo of Samantha Lantzy (Valatie, N.Y.) and Lily Vanuga (Springville, N.Y.) continued their strong run, clinching the doubles point with a 6-3 result at No.2. In the top-flight matchup, Phoebe Olson (Jamestown, N.Dak.) and Gianna Leggieri (Ballston Lake, N.Y.) were pushed by Nazareth's Catherine Zak and Kenna Ellis but prevailed 6-4 to complete the sweep.
Singles play saw the Hawks' depth shine once more. Olson was first to finish, cruising at No.2 with a 6-1, 6-0 win. Van Valkenburgh kept her dominance rolling at No.4, powering through with a 6-0, 6-2 victory. Leggieri added another straight-set triumph at No.5, maintaining her place atop the conference leaderboard for singles wins, a mark she shares with Van Valkenburgh.
Vanuga returned to singles action and delivered at No.3, earning a 6-1, 6-3 result that clinched the match for Hartwick. At the top flight, Lantzy displayed precise shot placement to defeat Zak 6-2, 6-3, while Morrison closed the door with a strong showing at No.5 to complete the 7-0 sweep.
With another statement win, Coach Butcher's squad improves to 5-0 in Empire 8 play and continues its commanding streak of 30 straight regular-season victories over league opponents.
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will host the Russell Sage Gators for a conference matchup on Friday, October 3rd at 4PM.
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.
