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Quinnipiac Invite
Strong Finish for Cadets at the Quinnipiac Invite
September 15, 2019 | Women's Tennis
HAMDEN, Conn. - Action wrapped up Sunday at the Quinnipiac Invite, with the Black Knights having a monster final day on the court.
In the D draw, Sophie McKenzie and Sasha Inchauste both advanced to the finals after thrilling three set semifinals. In the E bracket, MaryJo Pidgeon and Gloria Son also both advanced to the finals -- both scored straight set win in their respective semifinals.
Neither final was contested against the four teammates.
In the B draw, Paola Bou fell in the semis to Lillian Burchell of Boston, while in the C bracket, after battling in three sets to advance to the final, Hannah Boubel fought valiantly to another third set before falling 6-3, 6-7, 10-8 to Katya Martens of Boston.
In the A consolation bracket, two-time defending Patriot League Player of the Year Ana Joyner cruised through the semis and finals on the way to claiming top spot.
Elizabeth Gilbert also won two matches in the C consolation draw, defeating Emily Lombardi 8-4 in the final.
HOW IT HAPPENEDB Singles
(SEMIS) Lilian Burchell (BU) def. Paola Bou (Army), 6-4, 6-2
C Singles
(SEMIS) Hannah Boubel (Army) def. Denise Lai (Uconn), 5-7, 6-2, 10-5
(FINALS) Katya Martens (BU) def. Hannah Boubel (Army), 6-3, 6-7(4), 10-8
D Singles
(SEMIS) Sophie McKenzie (Army) def. Mckinley Smith (Army), 6-2, 6-7(5), 10-4
(SEMIS) Sasha Inchauste (Army) def. Laina Campos (Fairfield), 6-0, 6-4
(NO FINAL)
E Singles
(SEMIS) MaryJo Pidgeon (Army) def. Gabby Bergeron (Bryant), 6-1, 6-2
(SEMIS) Gloria Son (Army) def. Caterina Rokke (Bryant), 6-2, 6-0
(NO FINAL)
A (Cons) Singles
(SEMIS) Ana Joyner (Army) def. Katie Mulvey (Prov), 8-3
(FINALS) Ana Joyner (Army) def. Sara Hickey (Bryant), 8-1
C (Cons) Singles
(SEMIS) Elizabeth Gilbert (Army) def. Caroline Cook (Uconn), 8-4
(FINALS) Elizabeth Gilbert (Army) def. Emily Lombardi (Fairfield), 8-4
UP NEXT
Army will split the squad up for two upcoming events. The ITA Oracle Masters runs from Sept. 26-29 in Malibu, Calif., while the Black Knights host the West Point Invite Sept. 27-29 at Malek Tennis Center.
