Wednesday, April 24
Orlando, Fla.
11:00 AM
Davidson College
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vs
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Saint Joseph's University
Photo by: Kit Mohr/Atlantic 10
Heiderscheit Clinches First Round Match Over Saint Joseph's: 'Cats Face Fordham 4:30 Thursday
4/24/2024 4:56:00 PM | Women's Tennis
ORLANDO, FLA. - The Davidson women's tennis team picked up a convincing 4-0 first round victory over Saint Joseph's Wednesday after Emma Heiderscheit clinched the match point. Davidon now advances to the quarterfinals 4:30 Thursday against No. 4 Fordham.Â
"We had a great first match," said head coach Susanne Depka. "There are always some jitters that go with the first day of the tournament. I thought we did well with our processes and am proud for how everyone handled adversity. I believe today helped prepare us for the next match and I am excited for what tomorrow brings."
For the fourth consecutive season, the Wildcats will advance to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament and are set to face No. 4 Fordham 4:30 p.m. Thursday.Â
Davidson was able to get on the board first by taking care of business in doubles action. Senior Emma Heiderscheit and sophomore Savanna Kollock cruised to a 6-1 victory in the No. 2 pairing while Daniela Porges and Kavya Patel extended their doubles wins with a 6-3 triumph on court one. Patel and Porges move to 12-4 as a unit while Heiderscheit and Kollock improve to 3-2 on the season.Â
In singles, Patel continued in her winning ways, pushing the Wildcats lead to 2-0 with a 6-2, 6-2 win in the No. 2 spot. Rookie Bryson Langford quickly followed on court five with an impressive 6-1, 6-2 victory of her own putting the Wildcats one point away from the sweep.Â
On court three, Heiderscheit battled her way back to take the opening set 7-5 before powering to a dominant 6-1 second set that clinched the match for Davidson.Â
Results
Singles
1. Victoria Tracey (SJU) vs. Daniela Porges (DAV) 7-6(7), 3-1, DNF
2. Kavya Patel (DAV) def. Fabiana Tort-Umpierre (SJU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Emma Heiderscheit (DAV) def. Sophia Amato (SJU) 7-5, 6-1
4. Savanna Kollock (DAV) vs. Charlotte Kordonowy (SJU) 7-5, 3-4, DNF
5. Bryson Langford (DAV) def. Brooke Tackett (SJU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Ireland Amato (SJU) vs. Charlotte Calderwood (DAV) 6-3, 5-4, DNF
Order of Finish: 2, 5, 3
Doubles
1. Daniela Porges / Kavya Patel (DAV) def. Victoria Tracey / Fabiana Tort-Umpierre (SJU) 6-3
2. Emma Heiderscheit / Savanna Kollock (DAV) def. Sophia Amato / Ireland Amato (SJU) 6-1
3. Brooke Tackett / Charlotte Kordonowy (SJU) vs. Olivia Hooper /Ines Roti (DAV) 5-3, DNF
Order of Finish: 2, 1
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"We had a great first match," said head coach Susanne Depka. "There are always some jitters that go with the first day of the tournament. I thought we did well with our processes and am proud for how everyone handled adversity. I believe today helped prepare us for the next match and I am excited for what tomorrow brings."
For the fourth consecutive season, the Wildcats will advance to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament and are set to face No. 4 Fordham 4:30 p.m. Thursday.Â
Davidson was able to get on the board first by taking care of business in doubles action. Senior Emma Heiderscheit and sophomore Savanna Kollock cruised to a 6-1 victory in the No. 2 pairing while Daniela Porges and Kavya Patel extended their doubles wins with a 6-3 triumph on court one. Patel and Porges move to 12-4 as a unit while Heiderscheit and Kollock improve to 3-2 on the season.Â
In singles, Patel continued in her winning ways, pushing the Wildcats lead to 2-0 with a 6-2, 6-2 win in the No. 2 spot. Rookie Bryson Langford quickly followed on court five with an impressive 6-1, 6-2 victory of her own putting the Wildcats one point away from the sweep.Â
On court three, Heiderscheit battled her way back to take the opening set 7-5 before powering to a dominant 6-1 second set that clinched the match for Davidson.Â
Results
Singles
1. Victoria Tracey (SJU) vs. Daniela Porges (DAV) 7-6(7), 3-1, DNF
2. Kavya Patel (DAV) def. Fabiana Tort-Umpierre (SJU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Emma Heiderscheit (DAV) def. Sophia Amato (SJU) 7-5, 6-1
4. Savanna Kollock (DAV) vs. Charlotte Kordonowy (SJU) 7-5, 3-4, DNF
5. Bryson Langford (DAV) def. Brooke Tackett (SJU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Ireland Amato (SJU) vs. Charlotte Calderwood (DAV) 6-3, 5-4, DNF
Order of Finish: 2, 5, 3
Doubles
1. Daniela Porges / Kavya Patel (DAV) def. Victoria Tracey / Fabiana Tort-Umpierre (SJU) 6-3
2. Emma Heiderscheit / Savanna Kollock (DAV) def. Sophia Amato / Ireland Amato (SJU) 6-1
3. Brooke Tackett / Charlotte Kordonowy (SJU) vs. Olivia Hooper /Ines Roti (DAV) 5-3, DNF
Order of Finish: 2, 1
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