Mount’s Historic Run Ends in MAAC Championship Loss to Quinnipiac

PRINCETON, N.J. — Mount St. Mary's women's tennis saw its historic postseason run come to an end with a 4–0 loss to Quinnipiac in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship match on Sunday at the Princeton University Racquet and Fieldhouse.

The Mount finishes the season with a 14–9 record, while Quinnipiac improves to 18–6 and claims the MAAC title.

Quinnipiac seized early momentum by sweeping the completed doubles matches to take the doubles point. Caitlin Flower and Willow Renton earned a 6–4 win at No. 1, while Anagha Shankar and Vera Sekerina followed with a 6–3 victory at No. 2. The No. 3 doubles match was tied at 4–4 when play was halted.

In singles, Quinnipiac secured the championship with straight-set wins at Nos. 3, 4, and 5. Isabella Baker posted a 6–3, 6–2 victory over Margherita Trolese at No. 3, and Anagha Shankar added a 6–4, 6–2 win at No. 4. Vera Sekerina clinched the match with a 6–1, 7–5 decision over Bella Pescatore at No. 5.

Several matches remained in progress at the time of the clinch. Eirini Tsakiri held a third-set lead at No. 1, while Venus Tang was in a tight third set at No. 2. Anna Barlini was also locked in a close second set at No. 6 before play was stopped.

Despite the result, the Mount capped a landmark season with its first-ever appearance in the MAAC Championship match. The team's 14 wins are the most for the program since the 2009-10 season, and the Mount advanced to the conference final for the first time since winning the NEC title in 1995.

The season also represents one of the most dramatic turnarounds in program history. After winning just two matches a year ago, the Mount surged to 14 victories, a second-place regular season finish, and a run to the MAAC Championship match. Along the way, Mount St. Mary's won 12 of its final 14 matches to give the team the most wins in a season in 16 years.

Notes

This marked Mount St. Mary's first appearance in the MAAC Championship match.
The Mount's 14 wins were its most since going 16–5 in 2009-10.
Mount St. Mary's was seeking its first conference championship since winning the NEC in 1995.

Quinnipiac 4, Mount St. Mary's 0
MAAC Championship Match – April 26, 2026
Princeton University Racquet and Fieldhouse | Princeton, N.J.

Doubles
No. 1 – Caitlin Flower / Willow Renton (QU) def. Venus Tang / Bella Pescatore (MSM), 6–4
No. 2 – Anagha Shankar / Vera Sekerina (QU) def. Emma Perkins / Anna Barlini (MSM), 6–3
No. 3 – Eirini Tsakiri / Margherita Trolese (MSM) tied Isabella Sicignano / Caroline Schulson (QU), 4–4 (unfinished)

Singles
No. 1 – Eirini Tsakiri (MSM) led Willow Renton (QU), 6–1, 0–6, 3–1 (unfinished)
No. 2 – Caitlin Flower (QU) led Venus Tang (MSM), 6–2, 2–6, 3–2 (unfinished)
No. 3 – Isabella Baker (QU) def. Margherita Trolese (MSM), 6–3, 6–2
No. 4 – Anagha Shankar (QU) def. Emma Perkins (MSM), 6–4, 6–2
No. 5 – Vera Sekerina (QU) def. Bella Pescatore (MSM), 6–1, 7–5
No. 6 – Caroline Schulson (QU) led Anna Barlini (MSM), 6–2, 5–5 (unfinished)