WSOC2023team
Carlisle Stockton, Inc
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John Jay JOHNJAYW (6-6; 3-2 CUNYAC)
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Winner Hunter HUNTERW (6-5; 4-1 CUNYAC)
John Jay JOHNJAYW
(6-6; 3-2 CUNYAC)
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Final
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Hunter HUNTERW
(6-5; 4-1 CUNYAC)
Winner

Match Recap: Women's Tennis | | John Jay Sports Information

Women's Tennis Season Comes To A Halt In CUNYAC Semifinals Against No. 2 Seed Hunter On Tuesday

Flushing, NY - The No. 3 seeded John Jay women's tennis team's season came to a close on Tuesday afternoon, as the Bloodhounds fell to the No. 2 seed, Hunter, 5-3, in the CUNY Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) semifinals at the USTA National Tennis Center. 
 
With the loss, John Jay, under first-year head coach David Muchnick, finished the year with a 6-6 overall record and 3-2 in league play. The Hawks, who move to 6-5 and 4-1 in the conference, will square off against the top-seeded Baruch Bearcats on Thursday afternoon.
 
For the Bloodhounds, today's semifinals appearance marked the eighth straight season that John Jay has appeared in the semifinals. The last time they didn't advance to the semifinals was back in 2015, after falling to Hunter, 5-3, in the quarterfinals.  
 
Coach's Corner | Head Coach David Muchnick - "We are so proud of our program as we took Hunter to the absolute limit today in our semifinal match. Though we are enthusiastic about the future of Bloodhound women's tennis, today's match has shown how far we've already come in just two short months. We are incredibly appreciative of the effort of every member of our team, and can't wait to continue adding to the foundation we have already built. Onward and upwards for 2024 and beyond." 
 
The Bloodhounds jumped out to an early 2-1 advantage following the doubles matches. The tandem of Antigone Alexander and Dakota Himaya got past Angelina Catania and Anna Chapko, 8-2, at No. 1 doubles, earning their sixth doubles win of the season.  
 
At No. 2 doubles, the pairing of Sarina Moi and Cindy Lliguicota earned a 8-3 triumph over Grace Portuese and Lily McAndrews. For Moi and Lliguicota, it ran their doubles record to 8-1 this season, and 7-1 out of the No. 2 spot. 
 
Hunter got on the board at No. 3 doubles, as Lily O'Heir and Mia Chan picked up a 8-2 win over Gloria Glenn and Manuela Orrego. 
 
John Jay upped their lead to 3-1 as Alexander secured her seventh singles win of the season, besting Catania, 6-2; 6-1, at No. 1 singles. For the Manchester, England newcomer, she finishes the year tied with Moi for the most singles victories. 
 
Hunter came soaring back in the match, as McAndrews earned a 6-1; 6-0 victory over Lliguicota at No. 4 play. Julia Aksamentova picked up a 6-3; 6-1 win over Glenn at No. 5 before Sree Kolla locked in a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over Orrego at No. 6, giving the Hawks a 4-3 lead. 
 
No. 2 and No. 3 singles were going on simultaneously to when the Hawks made their comeback. At No. 3, Himaya was pitted against Chan. After dropping the first set, 6-1, Himaya rallied back to earn a 6-4 win in the second set. 
 
At No. 2, Moi staged a valiant comeback of her own after falling 6-3 in the first set, Moi was within one before Chapko held off the comeback, winning 6-4. 
 

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