Saturday, February 19
Latham, N.Y.
2:45 p.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Bryant
Photo by: Roberto Bellini
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Bucknell (4-1, 0-0 PL) vs. Bryant (1-1, 0-0 NEC)
When: Saturday, Feb. 19 – 2:45 p.m.
Where: Tri-City Fitness – Latham, N.Y.
Bucknell (4-1, 0-0 PL) vs. Siena (2-3, 0-0 MAAC)
When: Sunday, Feb. 20 – 12 p.m.
Where: Tri-City Fitness – Latham, N.Y.
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison are currently 4-1 (0-0 PL) following their victories over Seton Hall (4-2) on Feb. 12 and Marist (5-0) on Feb. 13. For her performance that weekend, Whitney King captured her first career Patriot League Tennis Player of the Week award.
• 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.
• Cecchini was previously the head coach at Valparaiso from 2015 to 2018; she spent the 2014-15 season with Valpo as an assistant coach.
Category Leaders
• Overall Singles Wins: Whitney King (12)
• Dual Match Singles Wins: Three tied (4)
• PL Dual Match Singles Wins: N/A
• Overall Doubles Wins: Daniela Bellini/Whitney King (13)
• Dual Match Doubles Wins: Daniela Bellini/Whitney King (5)
• PL Dual Match Doubles Wins: N/A
Bryant at a Glance
• The Bulldogs are currently 1-1 (0-0 NEC) following their 7-0 loss to Boston University on Feb. 13
• Bryant will face host Siena on Friday, Feb. 18 before taking on Bucknell the following afternoon.
• During their abbreviated 2020-21 season, the Bulldogs went 4-7 (2-2 NEC). Seeded second in the NEC Tournament, they fell to top-seeded LIU in the title match.
• Bryant returned five of its six 2021 All-NEC honorees: Ada Boru (First Team Singles & Doubles), Leanne Kendall (First Team Doubles), Sarah Hickey (Second Team Singles & Doubles), Manuela Gomez Estrada (Second Team Doubles) and Olivia Rondini (Rookie Team).
• The Bison's only previous match with the Bulldogs came during their 2016 trip to Florida. Bucknell edged Bryant, which was coming off an NEC title and NCAA Tournament appearance, by a 4-3 margin; Lisa Jouravleva sealed the team victory with a 7-4, 4-6, 10-1 decision at second singles.
Siena at a Glance
• The Saints are currently 2-3 (0-0 MAAC) following their loss to then unbeaten Buffalo (6-1) on Feb. 11 and their victory over Colgate (5-2) on Feb. 13.
• Before squaring off with Bucknell, Siena will face Bryant on Friday, Feb. 18 and St. Francis Brooklyn on Saturday, Feb. 19.
• The Saints were selected to finish third in the Preseason MAAC poll for the third season in a row.
• During its truncated 2020-21 season, Siena posted a 7-4 (3-2 MAAC) record. The Saints ultimately won their second MAAC Championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
• Siena, seeded third, knocked off top-seeded Quinnipiac by a 4-1 margin to earn its MAAC title. The Saints went on to be blanked by then No. 11 Florida, 4-0, in the NCAA Tournament's opening round.
• The Saints returned three 2021 All-MAAC selections: Meagan Brown (Singles & Doubles), Emma Boggiali (Singles & Doubles) and Maanya Viswanath (Doubles).
• Bucknell leads the all-time series with Siena, 2-1.
• The Bison took the 2018 (5-0) and 2019 (4-3) meetings while the Saints scored a victory in the 2020 match (7-0).
• Jill Auteri clinched Bucknell's tight 2019 victory with a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 decision at fifth singles.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison return to the Central PA Tennis Center for matches against Saint Francis (Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.) and IUP (Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.).
When: Saturday, Feb. 19 – 2:45 p.m.
Where: Tri-City Fitness – Latham, N.Y.
Bucknell (4-1, 0-0 PL) vs. Siena (2-3, 0-0 MAAC)
When: Sunday, Feb. 20 – 12 p.m.
Where: Tri-City Fitness – Latham, N.Y.
Bucknell at a Glance
• The Bison are currently 4-1 (0-0 PL) following their victories over Seton Hall (4-2) on Feb. 12 and Marist (5-0) on Feb. 13. For her performance that weekend, Whitney King captured her first career Patriot League Tennis Player of the Week award.
• 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.
• Cecchini was previously the head coach at Valparaiso from 2015 to 2018; she spent the 2014-15 season with Valpo as an assistant coach.
Category Leaders
• Overall Singles Wins: Whitney King (12)
• Dual Match Singles Wins: Three tied (4)
• PL Dual Match Singles Wins: N/A
• Overall Doubles Wins: Daniela Bellini/Whitney King (13)
• Dual Match Doubles Wins: Daniela Bellini/Whitney King (5)
• PL Dual Match Doubles Wins: N/A
Bryant at a Glance
• The Bulldogs are currently 1-1 (0-0 NEC) following their 7-0 loss to Boston University on Feb. 13
• Bryant will face host Siena on Friday, Feb. 18 before taking on Bucknell the following afternoon.
• During their abbreviated 2020-21 season, the Bulldogs went 4-7 (2-2 NEC). Seeded second in the NEC Tournament, they fell to top-seeded LIU in the title match.
• Bryant returned five of its six 2021 All-NEC honorees: Ada Boru (First Team Singles & Doubles), Leanne Kendall (First Team Doubles), Sarah Hickey (Second Team Singles & Doubles), Manuela Gomez Estrada (Second Team Doubles) and Olivia Rondini (Rookie Team).
• The Bison's only previous match with the Bulldogs came during their 2016 trip to Florida. Bucknell edged Bryant, which was coming off an NEC title and NCAA Tournament appearance, by a 4-3 margin; Lisa Jouravleva sealed the team victory with a 7-4, 4-6, 10-1 decision at second singles.
Siena at a Glance
• The Saints are currently 2-3 (0-0 MAAC) following their loss to then unbeaten Buffalo (6-1) on Feb. 11 and their victory over Colgate (5-2) on Feb. 13.
• Before squaring off with Bucknell, Siena will face Bryant on Friday, Feb. 18 and St. Francis Brooklyn on Saturday, Feb. 19.
• The Saints were selected to finish third in the Preseason MAAC poll for the third season in a row.
• During its truncated 2020-21 season, Siena posted a 7-4 (3-2 MAAC) record. The Saints ultimately won their second MAAC Championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
• Siena, seeded third, knocked off top-seeded Quinnipiac by a 4-1 margin to earn its MAAC title. The Saints went on to be blanked by then No. 11 Florida, 4-0, in the NCAA Tournament's opening round.
• The Saints returned three 2021 All-MAAC selections: Meagan Brown (Singles & Doubles), Emma Boggiali (Singles & Doubles) and Maanya Viswanath (Doubles).
• Bucknell leads the all-time series with Siena, 2-1.
• The Bison took the 2018 (5-0) and 2019 (4-3) meetings while the Saints scored a victory in the 2020 match (7-0).
• Jill Auteri clinched Bucknell's tight 2019 victory with a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 decision at fifth singles.
A Look Ahead
• The Bison return to the Central PA Tennis Center for matches against Saint Francis (Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.) and IUP (Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.).
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