Tennis Season Opens
College Women’s Tennis Teams Launch 2026-27 Season With Strong Tournament Performances
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Binghamton’s Carousel Classic included the introduction of adaptive tennis programming, with multiple teams participating in a community-focused event designed to give athletes with disabilities a welcoming and competitive opportunity to play.
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North Carolina recorded seven singles wins on the final day, including a ranked victory over No. 48 Katie Rolls and another over Michigan’s No. 6 Piper Charney.
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Stonehill’s most dramatic singles result came when DeArmas recovered from a 6-0 first-set loss to defeat Bryant’s Mika Sreenivas, 0-6, 6-1, 10-7, in a match tiebreak.
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Bucknell’s Saint Francis matches featured a complete doubles sweep, while Lee won her collegiate singles debut 6-0, 6-0 at No. 6; Bucknell also introduced freshmen Lee and Massis in their first collegiate competition.
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Albion’s only singles loss came at No. 2, where Manchester’s Chant defeated Albion’s Chant 6-4, 6-1; Albion coach Austin Hunt nonetheless praised both teams’ strong opening to the fall season and said the Britons would next host a doubles tournament on Sept. 19.
Women's college tennis teams across the country opened their 2026-27 seasons with impressive performances this weekend. North Carolina dominated with seven singles wins on the final day, while Binghamton introduced adaptive tennis programming as part of its Carousel Classic. Other strong openers came from Stonehill, Albion, and Bucknell, each recording multiple singles and doubles victories in their season debuts.
North Carolina Sweeps Singles and Doubles Titles
The Tar Heels posted seven singles wins on the final day of their invitational, highlighted by ranked victories. North Carolina defeated No. 48 Katie Rolls and Michigan's No. 6 Piper Charney in straight sets. The team also claimed a doubles championship when Hamilton and Frey won their title match. Notably, Hamilton and Frey also met in the singles final, with one capturing that crown as well.
Binghamton Launches Adaptive Tennis Program
The Binghamton Carousel Classic featured a standout debut by a freshman player and introduced adaptive tennis programming to the event. Multiple teams participated in the community-focused adaptive competition, designed to give athletes with disabilities a welcoming and competitive opportunity to play. The event combined regular tournament play with this inclusive programming, while Binghamton's doubles teams also posted strong results.
Stonehill Posts Dramatic Singles Comeback
Stonehill's DeArmas delivered one of the weekend's most memorable wins at the Bryant Invitational. Down 6-0 in the first set against Bryant's Mika Sreenivas, DeArmas fought back to win 6-1 in the second set and captured the match tiebreak 10-7. Stonehill recorded multiple singles and doubles wins overall, showing strength in both formats on opening weekend.
Albion and Bucknell Launch With Solid Results
Albion defeated Manchester 6-1 in its season opener, winning both doubles matches and four completed singles matches. Manchester's only bright spot came at No. 2 singles, where their Chant defeated Albion's Chant 6-4, 6-1. Albion coach Austin Hunt praised both teams for their strong opening performances and announced the Britons will host a doubles tournament on September 19.
Bucknell recorded four singles and 10 doubles victories on the opening day of its invitational. The team completed a doubles sweep against Saint Francis while splitting matches with Slippery Rock. Freshman Lee won her collegiate debut 6-0, 6-0 at No. 6 singles, joining fellow freshman Massis in their first competition for Bucknell.
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