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Women's Tennis

Diplomats Fall to Red Devils in CC First Round

LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall hosted Dickinson on Tuesday in the first round of the Centennial Conference (CC) Women's Tennis Tournament, falling 5-3 to the Red Devils. The loss concludes the Diplomats' season, giving them a record of 9-11 on the year, while Dickinson improved to 10-5.

By the Numbers

Dickinson jumped out with victories at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. Gavriel Rubenstein and Allysan Breece took a 9-7 decision at No. 3, but the Diplomats were down 2-1 after doubles action.

F&M surged ahead by taking the first two singles matches. Rubenstein earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 5 before Nicole Russo tallied a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 1. However, the Red Devils took the next four matches, taking a 5-3 victory as the match was played to decision.

The Results

Singles competition

1. Nicole Russo (F&MW) def. Lauren Altschuler (DCW) 6-1, 6-3

2. Sydney Diamond (DCW) def. Tara Buchney (F&MW) 6-2, 6-2

3. Madison Parks (DCW) def. Sarah Haas (F&MW) 6-2, 6-2

4. Joana Nunes (DCW) def. Emily Gruenberg (F&MW) 6-2, 7-6 (10-6)

5. Gavriel Rubenstein (F&MW) def. Elizabeth Marin (DCW) 6-1, 6-1

6. Allysan Breece (F&MW) vs. Lydia Fox (DCW) 6-7 (5-7), 3-2, unfinished

Doubles competition

1. Sydney Diamond/Lauren Altschuler (DCW) def. Nicole Russo/Emily Gruenberg (F&MW) 8-5

2. Madison Parks/Joana Nunes (DCW) def. Tara Buchney/Sarah Haas (F&MW) 8-4

3. Gavriel Rubenstein/Allysan Breece (F&MW) def. Lydia Fox/Elizabeth Marin (DCW) 9-7

Order of Finish

Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (5,1,2,3,4)

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Players Mentioned

Allysan Breece

Allysan Breece

Junior
Tara Buchney

Tara Buchney

Junior
Emily Gruenberg

Emily Gruenberg

5' 7"
Senior
Sarah Haas

Sarah Haas

Sophomore
Gavriel Rubenstein

Gavriel Rubenstein

First-Year
Nicole Russo

Nicole Russo

5' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Allysan Breece

Allysan Breece

Junior
Tara Buchney

Tara Buchney

Junior
Emily Gruenberg

Emily Gruenberg

5' 7"
Senior
Sarah Haas

Sarah Haas

Sophomore
Gavriel Rubenstein

Gavriel Rubenstein

First-Year
Nicole Russo

Nicole Russo

5' 3"
Junior