Pirates Sweep Previously Unbeaten Bucknell

Monday, March 11

Orlando, FL.

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Seton Hall University

Bucknell

3/11/2019 10:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Orlando, Fla. – The Seton Hall women's tennis team began its spring break trip with a stellar 7-0 win in a non-conference match against Bucknell on Monday evening, who entered the day 8-0 on the season, as the Pirates jump-started their three-match slate in the Sunshine State.

In doubles play, senior Anicka Fajnorova (Bratislava, Slovakia) and freshman Regina Pitts (Los Angeles, Calif.) registered a 6-2 win at the No. 1 position. Bucknell (8-1) then evened the point after a win at No. 3. However, senior Thandy Kangwa (Ft. Myers, Fla.) and junior Minja Gligic (Belgrade, Serbia) clinched the point with a thrilling 7-5 win at the No. 2 flight.

Junior Mekeila Erspamer (Long Beach, Calif.) then put the Pirates (7-4) ahead 2-0 in the match with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 6 singles. At the No. 3 spot, junior Melody Taal (Ede, Netherlands) registered a 6-2, 6-1 win to make it 3-0 Pirates.

From there, Seton Hall continued to dominate, winning all five singles matchups.

Up next, the Pirates will take on BIG EAST Conference foes Creighton on Wednesday, March 13, and Xavier on Friday, March 15 in Orlando.

Doubles
1. Anicka Fajnorova/Regina Pitts (SHU) def. Paige Leavy/Cayla Koch (BU), 6-2
2. Thandy Kangwa/Minja Gligic (SHU) def. Daniela Bellini/Sofia Ayuso (BU), 7-5
3. Mishi Papich/Jill Auteri (BU) def. Melody Taal/Anniek Jansen (SHU), 7-6(4)

Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2

Singles
1. Anicka Fajnorova (SHU) def. Daniela Bellini (BU) 6-4, 6-3
2. Regina Pitts (SHU) def. Cayla Koch (BU) 6-4, 6-1
3. Melody Taal (SHU) def. Paige Leavy (BU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Michal Matson (SHU) def. Mishi Papich (BU) 7-6(8), 6-1
5. Minja Gligic (SHU) def. Sofia Ayuso (BU) 6-2, 2-6, 10-5
6. Mekeila Erspamer (SHU) def. Jill Auteri (BU) 6-1, 6-1

Order of Finish: 6, 3, 2, 1, 4, 5