Saturday, January 22
South Williamsport, Pa.
3 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Villanova
Photo by: Lianne Garrahan
Women's Tennis Hosts Villanova for First Dual Match
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Villanova (0-0, 0-0 Big East) vs. Bucknell (0-0, 0-0 PL)
When: Saturday, Jan. 22 – 3 p.m.
Where: Central PA Tennis Center – South Williamsport, Pa.
Bucknell at a Glance
• Bucknell is set to open its dual match schedule against Villanova on Saturday at 2 p.m. The tilt between the Bison and Wildcats will be held at the Central PA Tennis Center in nearby South Williamsport.
• Bucknell went 5-5 (2-3 PL) in the spring of 2021, most notably scoring a 4-2 victory over rival Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals.
• The Bison posted a 6-3 (0-0 PL) record during their 2019-20 season that was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They won five of their final six matches that season, with two coming by 7-0 margins.
• Bucknell is captained by senior Daniela Bellini, a two-time All-Patriot League selection.
• The Bison lost three student-athletes to graduation following the 2021 spring season, including two-time All-Patriot League performer Cayla Koch.
• Bucknell welcomed three newcomers ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, including one international student-athlete.
• Head coach Tammy Cecchini is in her third season at the helm of the program. Through two abbreviated seasons with the Bison, she has compiled an 11-8 overall record.
• Cecchini was previously the head coach at Valparaiso from 2015 to 2018; she spent the 2014-15 season with Valpo as an assistant coach.
A Look Back at the Bison's 2021 FallÂ
• The Bison hosted the Bucknell Invitational (Sept. 3-4) and attended Navy's Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational (Sept. 10-12) and Toledo's Rocket Invite (Oct. 1-2) during the fall of 2021.
• At the Bucknell Invitational, which was cut a day short due to rain, Daniela Bellini and Whitney King reached the 'A' singles finals. They also would have played in the championship match at 'A' doubles.
• In addition, Laurel Utterback earned a spot in the 'B' singles finals; she also would have teamed with Anna Lajos in the 'B' doubles finals against Bison teammates Kate Novak and Caroline Marcus.
• At the Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational, King captured the 'B' Courage singles crown while Lajos took first in the C' Commitment singles bracket. King also teamed with Bellini for a championship at 'A' Honor doubles.
• On the strength of her performance in Annapolis, Md., King became the first women's tennis player to earn Bison Athlete of the Week laurels during the fall since 2009.
• At the Rocket Invite, Bellini and King improved their doubles record to an impressive 8-1.
Villanova at a GlanceÂ
• The Wildcats are set to open their dual match schedule against the Bison on Saturday. During the fall, they attended three tournaments.
• Villanova went 7-4 during its abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. The Wildcats advanced to the Big East Championship semifinals, where they were downed by DePaul, 4-1.
• Villanova is a veteran team, featuring five seniors. Headlining that group are 2021 All-Big East First Team honorees Emily Strande and Annalise Klopfer.
• Though Bucknell leads the all-time series, 13-9, Villanova is currently riding a four-match winning streak.
• The Bison and Wildcats last squared off on March 28, 2019 at the Varsity Courts. Bucknell ceded a 4-2 decision, which cut short Daniela Bellini's close battle with Lexi DeNucci on court one at 5-7, 6-2, 2-2.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison hit the road to face off against Penn State on Friday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.
• Head coach Tammy Cecchini is a Penn State alumna. As a Nittany Lion, she played No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for three seasons. The two-year team captain was also named the 1991 Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year.
When: Saturday, Jan. 22 – 3 p.m.
Where: Central PA Tennis Center – South Williamsport, Pa.
Bucknell at a Glance
• Bucknell is set to open its dual match schedule against Villanova on Saturday at 2 p.m. The tilt between the Bison and Wildcats will be held at the Central PA Tennis Center in nearby South Williamsport.
• Bucknell went 5-5 (2-3 PL) in the spring of 2021, most notably scoring a 4-2 victory over rival Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals.
• The Bison posted a 6-3 (0-0 PL) record during their 2019-20 season that was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They won five of their final six matches that season, with two coming by 7-0 margins.
• Bucknell is captained by senior Daniela Bellini, a two-time All-Patriot League selection.
• The Bison lost three student-athletes to graduation following the 2021 spring season, including two-time All-Patriot League performer Cayla Koch.
• Bucknell welcomed three newcomers ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, including one international student-athlete.
• Head coach Tammy Cecchini is in her third season at the helm of the program. Through two abbreviated seasons with the Bison, she has compiled an 11-8 overall record.
• Cecchini was previously the head coach at Valparaiso from 2015 to 2018; she spent the 2014-15 season with Valpo as an assistant coach.
A Look Back at the Bison's 2021 FallÂ
• The Bison hosted the Bucknell Invitational (Sept. 3-4) and attended Navy's Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational (Sept. 10-12) and Toledo's Rocket Invite (Oct. 1-2) during the fall of 2021.
• At the Bucknell Invitational, which was cut a day short due to rain, Daniela Bellini and Whitney King reached the 'A' singles finals. They also would have played in the championship match at 'A' doubles.
• In addition, Laurel Utterback earned a spot in the 'B' singles finals; she also would have teamed with Anna Lajos in the 'B' doubles finals against Bison teammates Kate Novak and Caroline Marcus.
• At the Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational, King captured the 'B' Courage singles crown while Lajos took first in the C' Commitment singles bracket. King also teamed with Bellini for a championship at 'A' Honor doubles.
• On the strength of her performance in Annapolis, Md., King became the first women's tennis player to earn Bison Athlete of the Week laurels during the fall since 2009.
• At the Rocket Invite, Bellini and King improved their doubles record to an impressive 8-1.
Villanova at a GlanceÂ
• The Wildcats are set to open their dual match schedule against the Bison on Saturday. During the fall, they attended three tournaments.
• Villanova went 7-4 during its abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. The Wildcats advanced to the Big East Championship semifinals, where they were downed by DePaul, 4-1.
• Villanova is a veteran team, featuring five seniors. Headlining that group are 2021 All-Big East First Team honorees Emily Strande and Annalise Klopfer.
• Though Bucknell leads the all-time series, 13-9, Villanova is currently riding a four-match winning streak.
• The Bison and Wildcats last squared off on March 28, 2019 at the Varsity Courts. Bucknell ceded a 4-2 decision, which cut short Daniela Bellini's close battle with Lexi DeNucci on court one at 5-7, 6-2, 2-2.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison hit the road to face off against Penn State on Friday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.
• Head coach Tammy Cecchini is a Penn State alumna. As a Nittany Lion, she played No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for three seasons. The two-year team captain was also named the 1991 Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year.
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