Women's Tennis Records Third Straight Victory, 7-0 Over Daemen

Posted: Oct 05, 2024

Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Tennis team recorded its third straight shutout victory, posting a 7-0 decision over Daemen University on Saturday at the Riley Family Tennis Courts.

STAC remains unbeaten at 3-0 overall and 3-0 in the ECC on the year, while Daemen Slips to 5-4 and 0-3.

The Spartans got off to a great start during doubles, sweeping the three matchups. Elita Silins and Courtney Fyvie won on court one by a score of 6-1, while Anaya Brons and Kateryna Kryuchkova posted a strong score in the second slot, beating their opponents, 6-2. Elise Semmartin and Mar Caneves Bufi rounded out doubles play winning 6-3 at the number three post.

STAC battled during singles play, winning all six matchups. Courtney Fyvie led off for STAC in No. 4 singles, clinching her matchup 6-2, 6-0. No. 1 Anaya Brons had another great performance in singles, defeating her opponent; 6-1, 6-0. Elita Silins clinched the team victory for the Spartans, winning the No. 2 slot by a score of 6-2, 6-3. No. 3 Elise Semmartin (6-3, 6-0), No. 5 Kateryna Kryuchkova (6-1, 6-1) and No. 6 Mar Caneves Bufi (6-2, 6-1) also posted wins in their singles matches.

Silins, Fyvie, Brons, Kryuchkova, Semmartin and Caneves Bufi all went 2-0 on the afternoon with both doubles and singles victories over the visiting Wildcats.

STAC 7/DAEMEN 0 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

DOUBLES

1. Elita Silins & Courtney Fyvie (STAC) def. Frida Rubio & Bella Bjerkan (DAE), 6-1

2. Anaya Brons & Kateryna Kryuchkova (STAC) def. Kitsa Scime & Yinett Del Leon (DAE), 6-2

3. Elise Semmartin & Mar Caneves Bufi (STAC) def. Carly Armitage & Stephanie Baier (DAE), 6-3

Order of Finish: 1, 2*, 3

SINGLES

1. Anaya Brons (STAC) def. Frida Rubio (DAE) 6-1, 6-0

2. Elita Silins (STAC) def. Kitsa Scime (DAE) 6-2, 6-3

3. Elise Semmartin (STAC) def. Yinett Del Leon (DAE) 6-3, 6-0

4. Courtney Fyvie (STAC) def. Carly Armitage (DAE) 6-2, 6-0

5. Kateryna Kryuchkova (STAC) def. Bella Bjerkan (DAE) 6-1, 6-1

6. Mar Caneves Bufi (STAC) def. Stephanie Baier (DAE) 6-2, 6-1

Order of finish: 4, 1, 2*, 3, 5, 6

Daemen Record: 5-4, 0-3 ECC

STAC Record: 3-0, 3-0 ECC

THE ROCKHILL REPORT

"Winning is difficult so I am grateful for the back-to-back solid efforts," said Head Coach Dan Rockhill. "Both Daemen and D'Youville are improved and well-coached. We clearly needed to play at a high level and not take points off."

"We are still trying to figure some things out as we have some new faces on the roster," remarked Rockhill. "In addition, our team misses the daily contributions of our irreplaceable, retired hall of fame coach (Neil Tarangioli). However, I could not be happier with our new Spartans. They work hard and are improving every time they are on the courts. I am blessed to also have a great group of returners that have set the standard and shown our mission and culture."

"I am happy for Anaya (Brons)," stated Rockhill. "She has earned the first court and has beaten some good players. She is just going to get better and better. Elita (Silins) has also stepped up to the second court in singles and the top spot in doubles. I am so happy to see her succeed there as she has always wanted the chance to compete with the region's best players."

"We have a long way to go and we have some tough opponents ahead but I am excited to how good we can get."

UP NEXT

STAC travels to the Keystone State to take on West Chester University (Pa.) on Tuesday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m.