STAC Women's Tennis Blanks Molloy, 7-0

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Tennis team opened both its 2024-2025 East Coast Conference and home campaigns on Friday by blanking Molloy University, 7-0 at the Riley Family Tennis Courts.

STAC moves to 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the ECC on the year, while Molloy Slips to 0-4 and 0-1.

The Spartans claimed the doubles point via a sweep with #2 Kateryna Kryuchkova & Courtney Fyvie defeating Ashley Bonilla & Julia Salazar, 6-0, followed by the #1 team of Anaya Brons & Elita Silins beating Elena Baughman-Saunders & Erin Sanchez, 6-1. #3 Ombeline Robilliart & Sun Zhuoxuan closed things out with a 6-3 victory over Alice Fartushynska & Isabella Fortaleza.

#2 Elita Silins was the first winner in singles action, claiming her match 6-0, 6-0 over Isabella Fortaleza. Courtney Fyvie next won at No. 4 singles by the score of 6-1, 6-0 against Alice Fartushynska to give STAC the commanding 3-0 advantage. Spartan Anaya Brons picked up a win at No. 1 singles, when Molloy's Elena Baughman-Saunders was forced to retire in the second set, 6-1, 3-0, to clinch the match in favor of the maroon and gold. #3 Elise Semmartin (6-1, 6-1) vs. Erin Sanchez, #6 Mar Caneves Bufi (6-0, 6-0) vs. Taylor Gunnip and #5 Ombeline Robilliart (6-0, 6-0) vs. Ashley Bonilla also earned wins for St. Thomas Aquinas.

Anaya Brons, Elita Silins, Courtney Fyvie and Ombeline Robilliart all went 2-0 on the day, winning their doubles and singles matches.

STAC 7/MOLLOY 0 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

DOUBLES

1. Anaya Brons & Elita Silins (STAC) def. Elena Baughman-Saunders & Erin Sanchez (MOL), 6-1

2. Kateryna Kryuchkova & Courtney Fyvie (STAC) def. Ashley Bonilla & Julia Salazar (MOL), 6-0

3. Ombeline Robilliart & Sun Zhuoxuan (STAC) def. Alice Fartushynska & Isabella Fortaleza (MOL), 6-3

Order of Finish: 2, 1*, 3

SINGLES

1. Anaya Brons (STAC) def. Elena Baughman-Saunders (MOL) 6-1, 3-0 (Retired)

2. Elita Silins (STAC) def. Isabella Fortaleza (MOL) 6-0, 6-0

3. Elise Semmartin (STAC) def. Erin Sanchez (MOL) 6-1, 6-1

4. Courtney Fyvie (STAC) def. Alice Fartushynska (MOL) 6-1, 6-0

5. Ombeline Robilliart (STAC) def. Ashley Bonilla (MOL) 6-0, 6-0

6. Mar Caneves Bufi (STAC) def. Taylor Gunnip (MOL) 6-0, 6-0

Order of finish: 2, 4, 1*, 3, 6, 5

Molloy Record: 0-4, 0-1 ECC

STAC Record: 1-0, 1-0 ECC

THE ROCKHILL REPORT

"I was concerned about this match as we had just come off a tremendous emotional and physical grind at the ITA Regional last weekend", said Coach Dan Rockhill. "We also have several new players that were playing their first intercollegiate match. I was really impressed with how the ladies handled the day."

"We have promise but we have a lot of work to do. The players seem to be buying into the mission and come to work hard daily. I am fortunate to have a good staff and solid veteran leadership. It is going to be fun to witness the team's improvement and find out if we can compete with the region's best teams."

"I am happy for our freshman (Anaya, Ombeline and Mar) as they yielded only one game collectively in their singles matches", remarked Rockhill. "The STAC community is going to be hearing a lot about these three for a long time.

"Elita (Silins), who was our most impactful player for the day, was amazing", commented Rockhill. "She was very stingy with points lost. It is always great to get the first singles point on the board in any match."

"I am impressed with Molloy", stated Rockhill. "They displayed great fight and sportsmanship. They have some nice pieces in place. I expect coach (Kristen) Cassidy to build a very successful program quickly."

UP NEXT

STAC hosts its cross-town rivals Dominican University on Thursday, September 26 (3:00 p.m.) at the Riley Family Tennis Courts.