Monday, September 25, 2023

PSUC sweeps Utica after lineup changes

The Plattsburgh State tennis team traveled to Utica Sunday looking for a win. They left with a 9-0 sweep.

The Cardinals (5-2) used a new pairing of senior Kelci Henn and sophomore Nadine Ciardulli as double partners. The pair won their match 8-2.

Some of the players didn’t travel to Utica College (0-6), so PSUC head coach Annmarie Curle had to mix up some of the doubles pairings.

“Having a ‘team mindset,’ as my coach puts it, is key to being a part of an athletic team on our campus” Henn said.

Ciardulli echoed the importance of a healthy state of mind.

“The big thing is not getting into your own head; that can cause a struggle for you if you’re not careful,” Ciardulli said.

The two other new double pairs were Sierra Barrett with Rukshanna Abdeen and Sarah Sampson with Sarah Hoeffner.

Both pairs won their matches 8-1.

The Cards were also successful in their singles matches.

Henn, Barrett, Sampson, Hoeffner, Tina Mitsoglou and Erin Wiggins all represented PSUC in singles matches, and they all came out with a win.

Utica entered the match looking for its first win of the season, but was unsuccessful. The loss put them at an 0-5 record on the season.

Curle was in high spirits following the match.

“I am extremely fortunate to be working with this exceptional group of individuals,” Curle said.

PSUC will be playing back-to-back home games this weekend, starting Friday at 3 p.m. against the SUNY Oswego Lakers (1-4), followed by a match against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (2-3) Saturday at 11 a.m. Both opponents being in the SUNYAC makes this an important weekend for the Cards.

The Lakers are currently on a three game skid. Their one win came against Elmira, and they are currently 0-2 in their SUNYAC games.

Last season against the Lakers, the Cardinals were able to pull away victorious following a close match up, winning the contest 5-4.

 

Email Alex Hoffman at cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

- Advertisment -

Latest

Cardinals continue mean streak

(Left to right) Payton Zophy, Kyleigh Ganz, Maggie Lyon and KC Burke share a laugh mid-set at Memorial Hall Sept. 2.   By Rebekah Riley This past...

McDuffie sets Cardinals milestone

Anna McDuffie speaks to her players during a practice at the Field House Sept. 19. She was hired by both Cardinals teams this past...

Cardinal Clips: Issue 2

Jacob Modry (4) handles against the Buffalo St. Bengals at the Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena Nov. 19, 2022.   By Michael Purtell and Collin Bolebruch CROSS-COUNTRY Both...

Memorial Hall renovations approaching end

The Memorial Hall gymnasium got a facelift in the renovations, complete with updated branding. Memorial Hall's lobby was a focus of the renovations, making the...