Women's Tennis Topped By Marist, 4-3

Feb. 10, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -

The Providence College women's tennis team hosted Marist College at the Centre Court Tennis Club in Providence, R.I. on Friday, Feb. 10. In a match decided by one point, the Red Foxes bested the Friars, 4-3.

After the Friars dropped No. 3 doubles, the duo of Risa Takenaka and Aidan Epstein pulled away with the No. 1 slot to even it up. The Red Foxes battled to a 7-5 win in No. 2 doubles to secure the doubles point.

Single play opened with the No. 4 slot, going to Callie Morlock of Marist over Katherine DeNucci of Providence. The Friars retaliated as freshman Aidan Epstein topped Claire Schmitz in back-to-back sets. The Red Foxes earned the points from the six and five spots to clinch the match.

Refusing to go down without a fight, the Friars earned the final two points of the night. Takenaka battled to win straight sets over Chloe Lant of Marist in the No. 1 slot, 7-6, 7-6. Senior Amanda Pitocco rounded out the night with a come from behind victory in the third set of second singles.

"Even in defeat I am very proud of this team," Coach Jakob Klaeson noted after the match. "They showed a lot of heart tonight."

Providence College returns to action on Friday, Feb. 17 at 4:45 p.m. ET at Centre Court in Providence, R.I. against Army West Point.

-Go Friars!-

MARIST 4, PROVIDENCE 3

SINGLES

Risa Takenaka def. Chloe Lant; 7-6, 7-6

Amanda Pitocco def. Ariel Shulman; 3-6, 6-4, 7-6

Aidan Epstein def. Claire Schmitz; 6-3, 6-3

Katherine DeNucci def. Callie Morlock; 6-0, 6-3

Katie Marvin def. Sophia Moeller; 0-6, 6-3, 7-5

Natalie Pitocco def. Elizabeth Brozovich; 6-2, 6-4

DOUBLES

Aidan Epstein/Risa Takenaka def. Chloe Lant/Sophia Moeller; 6-3

Claire Schmitz/Callie Morlock def. Amanda Pitocco/Natalie Pitocco; 7-5

Ariel Shulman/Elizabeth Brozovich def. Katie Marvin/Katherine DeNucci; 6-2(3)

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Players Mentioned

Katherine DeNucci

Katherine DeNucci

Aidan Epstein

Katie Marvin

Katie Marvin

Amanda Pitocco

Amanda Pitocco

Natalie Pitocco

Risa Takenaka

Risa Takenaka

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