ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Women's Tennis team hosted Cortland for a non-conference match, taking down the Red Dragons on Friday afternoon at Wilber Park.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: SUNY Cortland 1 Hartwick 6

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

• Records: SUNY Cortland (0-1, 0-0 SUNYAC) Hartwick (2-0, 0-0 Empire 8) 

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Hawks have turned the tide against the Cortland Red Dragons, winning their last five matchups, one win away from tying the all-time series at six wins apiece.

• Hartwick has been flawless in doubles play, posting a record of 6-0 so far.

• Phoebe Olson (Jamestown, N.Dak.) made her return to the No.1 singles court, defeating her opponent in straight sets.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Blue and White defended their home courts in dominant fashion on Friday afternoon, earning a 6–1 victory over SUNY Cortland to move to 2–0 on the season.

The doubles matches set the tone early for Hartwick. The dynamic duo of Samantha Lantzy (Valatie, N.Y.) and Lily Vanuga (Springville, N.Y.) made quick work of their opponents at No. 2 doubles, posting a flawless 6–0 win. At No. 3, Maddi Morrison (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) and Maggie Van Valkenburgh (Highland, N.Y.) followed suit with a strong 6–2 victory to clinch the doubles point for the Hawks.

Gianna Leggieri (Ballston Lake, N.Y.) and Phoebe Olson added to the momentum at No. 1 doubles, defeating Cortland's Massoni and Schulz, 6–2, to complete the sweep in pairs play.

Olson carried that energy into singles action, making a statement in her return to the top of the lineup with a commanding 6–0, 6–2 win over Massoni at No. 1 singles. Morrison extended the lead to 3–0 with a convincing 6–1, 6–2 performance at No. 5.

Cortland picked up its lone point of the day shortly after, but Van Valkenburgh got Hartwick right back on track, earning a 6–1, 6–3 win at No. 3 singles. Elise Beauharnois (Peru, N.Y.) sealed the match with her first collegiate singles victory—a gritty three-set battle at the No. 6 spot against Cortland's Adams.

Leggieri closed out the afternoon for the Hawks with a hard-fought straight-set win over Repass, solidifying the 6–1 final score.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will head to SUNY Geneseo for their first Empire 8 conference matchup of the season, facing the Knights on Saturday, September 6th at 1PM.

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.