In a showdown at the Chewning Tennis Center, the No. 44 Boston College women's tennis team faced a formidable challenge against No.
3 North Carolina, ending in a 4-0 defeat. The Tar Heels demonstrated why they're a top contender, showcasing depth and precision across both singles and doubles play.
Starting with doubles, UNC quickly set the tone. Maddy Zampardo and Susanna Maltby clinched a 6-2 victory over Boston College's Seren Agar and Natalie Eordekian at the No. 1 spot.
Meanwhile, Anna Frey and Reese Brantmeier delivered a commanding 6-1 win against Olivia Cutone and Olivia Benton at No. 3 doubles. The No. 2 doubles match, featuring Bella Camacho and Leyden Games against Tatum Evans and Oby Kajuru, was tightly contested at 3-3 when it was halted.
In singles, the Tar Heels continued their dominant performance. No.
17 Tatum Evans made quick work of Seren Agar with a 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 2 singles. Oby Karuju, ranked sixth, followed suit by defeating Natalie Eordekian 6-3, 6-2 on court three.
Maddy Zampardo sealed the match for UNC, overcoming Tola Glowacka 6-3, 6-2 at No. 4 singles.
Despite the overall loss, there were moments of resilience from Boston College. On court one, Olivia Benton was in a fierce battle against top-ranked Reese Brantmeier, having taken the first set 6-4 before the match was paused at 2-2 in the second. Leyden Games and Nadia Barteck were also engaged in unfinished contests, with both matches halted in the second set.
As the Eagles look ahead, they'll host Syracuse next Saturday, February 28, at 5:00 p.m., eager to bounce back and leverage the home-court advantage.
Final Scores:
UNC 4, Boston College 0
Singles:
- Olivia Benton (BC) vs.
#1 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) 4-6, 2-2, unfinished 2.
#17 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. Seren Agar (BC) 6-0, 6-2
- #6 Oby Karuju (UNC) def.
Natalie Eordekian (BC) 6-3, 6-2 4.
Maddy Zampardo (UNC) def. Tola Glowacka (BC) 6-3, 6-2
- Leyden Games (BC) vs.
#100 Thea Rabman (UNC) 4-6, 2-3, unfinished 6.
Nadia Barteck (BC) vs. Claire Hill (UNC) 4-6, 2-3, unfinished
Doubles:
- Maddy Zampardo, Susanna Maltby (UNC) def.
Seren Agar, Natalie Eordekian (BC) 6-2 2.
Bella Camacho, Leyden Games (BC) vs. Tatum Evans, Oby Kajuru (UNC) 3-3, unfinished
- Anna Frey, Reese Brantmeier (UNC) def.
Olivia Cutone, Olivia Benton (BC) 6-1
Boston College will look to regroup and bring their best against Syracuse, aiming to turn the tide and showcase their potential in the upcoming match.