ROCHESTER, NY – Nazareth delivered an 8-1 win over St. John Fisher on Wednesday for Senior Day as
Ali Klee and
Sarah Stone were honored.
Each squad came into the contest with two losses in conference play, however, now Nazareth is 6-4 overall and 5-2 in conference play, while Fisher is 3-5 and 3-3, respectively.
Catherine Zak and
Kenna Ellis helped set the tone at first doubles, cruising to an 8-1 victory.
Anna Spencer and
Victoria Cioni also won at third doubles by an 8-2 score to give Nazareth a 2-1 edge after doubles play.
The Golden Flyers swept all of singles play with each match handily won.
Nazareth will close out conference play on Saturday, traveling to Houghton for a 1 p.m. contest. The Golden Flyers have already secured a spot for the 6-team Empire 8 Championships which will be October 15-19. The first round will feature the 3-6 seeds in first round action on Tuesday, October 15 with the 1 and 2 seeds receiving a bye to the semifinals.
2024 Empire 8 Women's Tennis Championship Schedule
Tuesday, October 15 – First Round (at Higher Seed)
No. 6 at No. 3 – TBA
No. 5 at No. 4 – TBA
Friday, October 18 - Semifinals (at No. 1 Seed)
Winner of 4/5 at No. 1 – TBA
Winner of 3/6 vs.No. 2 – TBA
Saturday, October 19 - Championship Final (at No. 1 Seed)
Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2 -– TBA (at highest remaining seed)