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Record-setting streak ends for women’s tennis team

The South Hill’s only unbeaten team suffered its first loss of the season Sunday, but the loss also ended a record-setting win streak that had dated back to 2004. The women’s tennis team entered its match against unbeaten Stevens Institute of Technology on Sunday with 57 consecutive Empire 8 Conference victories. When the match was [...]

Blue and Gold play on new indoor tennis courts

Senior captain Kelsey Harness gets ready to serve the ball during a match against Utica College on Wednesday in Glazer Arena. The Bombers have had all their home meets on indoor courts this season because of inclement weather. AUDREY BURKE/THE ITHACAN

With the indoor and outdoor courts at the college’s new Athletics and Events Center, the women’s tennis team now has three different courts to play and practice on.

Squad set to face tougher opponents

Sophomore Cristina Nunez lines up a forehand in practice Oct. 10 at the Ithaca College Tennis Courts. The Blue and Gold went 10–0 overall and a perfect 7–0 in the Empire 8 Conference last season. ZAC BLITZ/THE ITHACAN

Women’s Tennis Head Coach Bill Austin won’t hesitate for more than a few seconds before describing his team’s fall season in one word — successful.

Freshman develops into key contributor

Freshman Becky Guzzo lines up a forehand in an 8–3 victory with sophomore Allison Young at third doubles against Nazareth College on Saturday at the Reis Tennis Center at Cornell University. The Bombers won the match 6–1. ZAC BLITZ/THE ITHACAN

Freshman Becky Guzzo was casually hitting the tennis ball around with one of her friends in early September when her Ithaca College athletic career took an unexpected twist.


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