Women's Tennis Still Undefeated with 5-2 Win Over Saint Francis

Friday, February 22

Williamsport, Pa. / Central PA Tennis Center

3 p.m.

Bucknell University

Saint Francis

Photo by: Marc Hagemeier

Women's Tennis Still Undefeated with 5-2 Win Over Saint Francis

2/22/2019 9:19:00 PM | Women's Tennis

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Bucknell women's tennis kept its unbeaten record intact Friday, improving to 6-0 with a 5-2 win over Saint Francis at the Central PA Tennis Center.

"After losing to Saint Francis last year, it felt good to get this win," Bucknell head coach Rebecca Helt said. "We played with steady energy and focus today."

The Bison are 6-0 for the first time since the 2005 season. They already have wins over teams from three different conferences, posting three over Atlantic 10 teams, two against the MAAC, and one against an NEC opponent.

Sofia Ayuso remained undefeated in singles this spring, upping her record to 6-0 with a 6-1, 6-2 victory on court five. She is 16-5 over the fall and spring seasons combined.

Paige Leavy had the toughest match of the day for the Bison, edging Raksha Bode in three sets, 7-6, 5-7, 10-7. Leavy improved to 5-1.

Daniela Bellini was a 6-3, 6-3 winner over Laura Gutierrez on court one.

Leavy and Cayla Koch continued their successful spring season in doubles, moving their record to 4-2 with a 6-1 win on court one.

Bucknell received forfeits on court six in singles and court three in doubles.

The Bison are back on the courts Saturday with a 2 p.m. match against Marist at the Northwood Racquet Club.

Bucknell 5, Saint Francis 2
2/22/19 at Williamsport, Pa. (Central PA Tennis Center)

Singles competition

1. Daniela Bellini (BUCKNELL) def. Laura Gutierrez (SFU) 6-3, 6-3

2. Lucia Seigford (SFU) def. Cayla Koch (BUCKNELL) 7-6, 1-6, 10-2

3. Paige Leavy (BUCKNELL) def. Raksha Bode (SFU) 7-6, 5-7, 10-7

4. Stephanie Miller (SFU) def. Mishi Papich (BUCKNELL) 7-6, 6-1

5. Sofia Ayuso (BUCKNELL) def. Romina Cutipa (SFU) 6-1, 6-2

6. Jill Auteri (BUCKNELL) def. No player (SFU), by forfeit

Doubles competition

1. Paige Leavy/Cayla Koch (BUCKNELL) def. Lucia Seigford/Raksha Bode (SFU) 6-1

2. Stephanie Miller/Laura Gutierrez (SFU) def. Daniela Bellini/Sofia Ayuso (BUCKNELL) 7-5

3. Mishi Papich/Jill Auteri (BUCKNELL) def. No player/No player (SFU), by forfeit

Match Notes