Emmitsburg, Md. (March 30, 2025)--The Mount St. Mary's women's tennis team put up a spirited fight against Seton Hall but came up just short in a competitive match. The Mountaineers showed strong doubles play, securing the opening point, but ultimately fell in singles, resulting in a narrow loss.
The Mount set the tone early in doubles, winning two of the three matches to claim the doubles point. The No. 1 duo of Venus Tang and Bella Pescatore delivered an impressive 6-3 victory, while Kaajal Ramisetty and Valentine Mudry dominated at No. 3 with a 6-2 win to secure the advantage heading into singles play.
In singles, Bella Pescatore was the standout performer for The Mount, claiming a well-earned 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 5. Margherita Trolese was locked in a battle at No. 2, leading in the third set before the match was left unfinished. Despite some hard-fought sets, Seton Hall was able to turn the tide, claiming victories in four singles matches.
Seton Hall 4, Mount St. Mary's 2
Doubles
1. Venus Tang/Bella Pescatore (MSM) def. Anastasia Sereda/Isabelle May (HALL) 6-3
2. Rachel Benoualid/Hili Kronzon (HALL) def. Margherita Trolese/Amari O'Brien (MSM) 6-1
3. Kaajal Ramisetty/Valentine Mudry (MSM) def. Niamh Campbell/Aili Hietala (HALL) 6-2
Singles
1. Anastasia Sereda (HALL) def. Venus Tang (MSM) 6-2, 6-3
2. Margherita Trolese (MSM) led Imogen Brooker (HALL) 6-3, 2-6, 2-1 (DNF)
3. Isabelle May (HALL) def. Kaajal Ramisetty (MSM) 6-0, 6-4
4. Ellie Coe (HALL) def. Amari O'Brien (MSM) 6-2, 6-4
5. Bella Pescatore (MSM) def. Rachel Benoualid (HALL) 6-4, 6-3
6. Arabella Moen (HALL) def. Valentine Mudry (MSM) 6-3, 6-2
