Emmitsburg, Md. (March 23, 2025)--Despite a strong effort in singles play, Mount St. Mary's fell just short in a tight 4-3 loss to Siena. The Mountaineers claimed three singles victories but were unable to overcome the Saints' early advantage in doubles.

Siena secured the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3, while the No. 2 match was left unfinished at 5-5.

Mount St. Mary's responded well in singles action. Venus Tang delivered a gritty 7-5, 6-3 win at No. 2, while Amari O'Brien dominated her match at No. 4 with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory. Bella Pescatore added another point for the Mount at No. 5, leading 4-1 in the third set before her opponent was forced to retire.

Despite these strong performances, Siena clinched the match with wins at No. 1, No. 3, and No. 6.

The Mountaineers showed resilience throughout the match and will look to build on their singles success in upcoming contests.

SIENA 4, MOUNT ST. MARY'S 3
DOUBLES
No. 1:  Laia Garalt/Manuela Gomez (SIE) def. Venus Tang/Bella Pescatore (MSM), 7-5
No. 2:  Zaara Omar/Andrea Vargas (SIE) tie Margherita Trolese/Amari O'Brien (MSM), 5-5 (uf)
No. 3:  Reegan Mullaney/Madeline De Faber-Schumacher (SIE) def. Kaajal Ramisetty/Valentine Mudry (MSM), 6-4
SINGLES
No. 1:  Giralt (SIE) def. Trolese (MSM), 6-2, 6-2
No. 2:  Tang (MSM) def. Vargas (SIE), 7-5, 6-3
No. 3:  Omar (SIE) def. Ramisetty (MSM), 6-3, 6-4
No. 4:  O'Brien (MSM) def. Mullaney (SIE), 6-2, 6-0
No. 5:  Pescatore (MSM) def. Gomez (SIE), 6-4, 3-6, 4-1 (ret.)
No. 6:  De Faber-Schumacher (SIE) def. Mudry (MSM), 6-0, 6-2