Binghamton Women’s Tennis Dominates Merrimack in 7-0 Victory

The Binghamton Bearcats women’s tennis team rolled past Merrimack with a 7-0 win at the Willows Racquet & Fitness Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. This is their first victory of the season, bumping their record to 1-2.

Binghamton dominated, sweeping both doubles and singles. Merrimack, now 1-5, just couldn’t keep pace.

Senior Loren Cuomo barely broke a sweat, dropping only one game in her singles match. Freshman Apara Khandare and senior Sara Kotz also delivered big wins.

The Bearcats head deeper into their Massachusetts trip with a match lined up against Stonehill.

Binghamton’s Dominance in Doubles

The Bearcats came out firing, taking all the doubles matches and setting the tone early. Loren Cuomo and Nitya Vyas teamed up for a 6-3 win over Jordan Phillips and Pia Vargas-Lopez.

Their teamwork and smart play really stood out. You could see them outmaneuvering their opponents point after point.

Key Doubles Matches

Angel Walia and Apara Khandare grabbed another 6-3 win, this time over Addyson Stadler and Selasie Senanu. Their aggressive returns and sharp serves left Merrimack scrambling.

• Cuomo/Vyas def. Phillips/Vargas-Lopez, 6-3
• Walia/Khandare def. Stadler/Senanu, 6-3
• Wilson/Kotz def. Martins Cavalcante/Legg, 6-2

In the third doubles match, Adelie Wilson and Sara Kotz took care of Giulia Martins Cavalcante and Kenzie Legg, winning 6-2. Their coordination and relentless pressure made it a clean sweep for Binghamton.

Impressive Singles Performances

The Bearcats kept the momentum rolling into singles. Loren Cuomo was especially sharp, cruising to a 6-1, 6-0 win over Jordan Phillips.

Her aggressive play from the baseline and steady serves gave Phillips little chance.

Noteworthy Singles Matches

Angel Walia had to work a bit harder against Pia Vargas-Lopez but pulled through 6-2, 6-4. Walia’s ability to adjust her tactics mid-match made the difference.

• Cuomo def. Phillips, 6-1, 6-0
• Walia def. Vargas-Lopez, 6-2, 6-4
• Khandare def. Senanu, 6-0, 6-2
• Vyas def. Martins Cavalcante, 6-4, 6-3
• Wilson def. Stadler, 6-3, 6-1
• Kotz def. Legg, 6-0, 6-0

Freshman Apara Khandare kept impressing, winning 6-0, 6-2 over Selasie Senanu. Her groundstrokes and smart placement left Senanu searching for answers.

Nitya Vyas chipped in with a 6-4, 6-3 win against Giulia Martins Cavalcante. Vyas’s consistency and mental grit really showed through.

Adelie Wilson grabbed a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Addyson Stadler, using her versatility and court sense to control the match. Senior Sara Kotz capped things off with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 win against Kenzie Legg. That kind of performance just oozes experience.

Looking Ahead

The Bearcats now look to carry this momentum into their next match against Stonehill. With a mix of seasoned seniors and eager freshmen, the team feels poised for more success—but, as always, you never know until the next match begins.

Upcoming Matches

The Bearcats will take on Stonehill in their next match. They’re looking to bring the same intensity and skill that’s fueled their recent games.

After their last performance, you can tell the team’s confidence is up. They’re itching to show what they’ve got on a bigger stage.

For more details on how the Bearcats are doing or what’s coming up, check out the official Binghamton Bearcats website.

If you’re following the season, stick around for more updates and a closer look at the Binghamton Bearcats women’s tennis team. The lineup looks promising, and honestly, it feels like they’re ready to shake things up in collegiate tennis.