ALFRED, NY -- The Alfred University women's tennis team ended its regular season with a 7-0 loss to visiting Hartwick College on Saturday afternoon from the Alfred University Tennis Courts.
The Saxons (6-6, 4-4 Empire 8) only had one victory in doubles as
Alyssa Seegert (Oroville, CA/Las Plumas) and
Becca Epping (Mitchell, IN/Bedford North Lawrence) picked up a 6-4 win at No. 1.
Caitlin Bittel (Wellsville, NY/Wellsville) had a close match-up at No. 6 singles, scoring matching set scores of 4-6, 4-6.
Alexis Gits (Irondequoit, NY/Irondequoit) went to a third set at No. 4 singles., winning the first set, 6-4 before dropping the second set, 4-6. The third set tiebreak went into a super tiebreak with a final score of 6-7 (9-11).
"Hartwick has been one of the strongest programs in our conference in recent times," Head Coach
Jordan Crouch said. "We knew it would be a challenge today. I want to shout-out Caitlin [Bittel] today especially. She was all over the court giving every ounce of effort possible. As we wrap up the regular season, I'm excited for the seedlings to come out and see who we get to play! All eyes are on 10/13! Let's go Saxons!"
The Saxons will next turn towards the Empire 8 Championship Tournament with the first round to begin on Tuesday, October 13.
--Swords Forward Saxons--
