PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – The UConn women's tennis team kicked off the Cisse Leary Invitational with an impressive performance against Temple and St. Joe's on October 4th, showcasing their depth and talent across both doubles and singles matches. 

UConn vs Temple – Oct. 4th 

• In their first match of the day against Temple, UConn excelled in doubles play. The dynamic duo of Olivia Wright and Maria Constantinou led the way with a solid 8-5 victory. Victoria Matos and Chloe Lomans also contributed to the success with an 8-4 win. However, Isabel Petri-Bere and Caroline Hinshaw came up just short in a tightly contested match, losing 7-8, while Cameron Didion and Isabella Asenov faced a challenging matchup, falling 2-8.   

UConn vs St. Joe's and Temple – Oct. 4th 

• Later in the day, the Huskies faced both St. Joe's and Temple in doubles. UConn continued their dominance, with Wright and Constantinou securing a commanding 8-0 win, and Petri-Bere and Hinshaw winning decisively at 8-4. Matos and Lomans followed suit with an 8-2 victory, while Didion and Asenov won in a closely contested match, finishing 8-7. 

• In singles play, UConn showcased their strength, with every player but one securing victories. Olivia Wright led the charge with a commanding 6-0, 7-6 win. Maria Constantinou followed with a solid 6-3, 6-4 victory, and Isabel Petri-Bere won decisively at 6-1, 6-2. Chloe Lomans added to the success with a tight match, finishing 6-4, 7-6. Cameron Didion and Victoria Matos both dominated their matches, winning 6-0, 6-2. Isabella Asenov faced a tough opponent, ultimately falling 1-6, 5-7. 

• Overall, the Huskies had a remarkable start to the Cisse Leary Invitational, highlighted by strong doubles performances and dominant singles results.  

The UConn women's tennis continued the Cisse Leary Invitational with a series of competitive matches against Penn and Villanova, highlighting their resiliency and talent on the court.    

UConn vs Penn – Oct. 5th 

• In doubles action against Penn, the Huskies had a strong showing. The duo of Maria Constantinou and Olivia Wright secured a thrilling victory with a close score of 8-6. Chloe Lomans and Isabella Asenov also delivered an impressive performance, winning decisively 8-2. However, the pairing of Isabel Petri-Bere and Victoria Matos fell short, losing 5-8. 

UConn vs Villanova – Oct. 5th 

• Later that day, UConn faced Villanova in both doubles and singles matches. In doubles, the Huskies dominated, with all four pairings claiming victory. The successful combinations included Wright and Constantinou (8-3), Petri-Bere and Caroline Hinshaw (8-4), Matos and Lomans (8-6), and Asenov and Cameron Didion (8-6). 

• In singles, Chloe Lomans shone brightly, winning her match 6-4, 1-6, 10-6. Victoria Matos and Isabella Asenov also had solid performances, with Matos winning 6-2, 7-6 and Asenov dominating her match 6-1, 6-1. Olivia Wright, Maria Constantinou, and Isabel Petri-Bere faced tougher competition, with Wright finishing at 3-6, 2-6, Constantinou pushing through to a tight match but ultimately losing 6-4, 4-6, 8-10, and Petri-Bere falling 4-6, 3-6. 

On the final day, the UConn women's tennis team faced a challenging day competing against Penn and Cornell. 

UConn vs Penn - Oct. 6th 

• In singles, Victoria Matos was the highlight for UConn, triumphing with a solid score of 6-4, 6-2 against her opponent. The rest of the lineup faced tough competition, with Olivia Wright losing 4-6, 1-6, Isabel Petri Bere falling 2-5, 3-6, and Caroline Hinshaw dropping her match 2-6, 3-6. Isabella Asenov also faced a challenging match, finishing with a score of 4-6, 2-6. 

• In the doubles matchups, the Huskies struggled to find their rhythm against a strong Penn squad. Olivia Wright and Isabel Petri Bere, along with Caroline Hinshaw and Isabella Asenov, fought hard but fell short in their respective matches. Notably, Victoria Matos delivered a standout performance, securing the only victory for UConn in her singles match. 

UConn vs Cornell – Oct. 6th 

• In singles action, Cameron Didion emerged as the standout performer for the Huskies, securing a decisive victory with a score of 6-1, 6-4. Unfortunately, the rest of the UConn lineup struggled against their opponents. Maria Constantinou put forth a valiant effort but fell short, losing 3-6, 3-6. Chloe Lomans faced a tough match as well, finishing with a score of 2-6, 1-6. 

• Cameron Didion's impressive performance was the highlight for UConn against Cornell, showcasing her skill and determination. Despite the overall outcome, the team remains focused on building momentum as they continue through the invitational.  

• As they regroup for future matches, UConn is eager to use the experience gained from this weekend's competition.