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October 10, 2009
Three Qualify For Tennis SUNYAC Semifinals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - After a disappointing start to the State University of New York Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Tournament in which all three Plattsburgh State doubles teams were eliminated on Friday, the Cardinals redeemed themselves when three singles competitors qualified for the semifinals of the competition.
Rachel Hodnett started Saturday off with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Brockport's Katelyn Richenberg at No. 1 singles. Victoria Germano then won 6-3, 6-0 at No. 3 singles, knocking another Golden Eagle, Katylin Broderick, out of the tournament.
Also victorious in the quarterfinals for the Cardinals was Jessica Paquette at No. 5 singles. Paquette topped Cortland's Alana Sullivan 7-5, 6-3 to qualify for the semifinals.
Geneseo Blue Knights ended up disqualifying all three competitors in the following round, but the women's efforts were good enough to post the best showing at the SUNYAC Tournament for Plattsburgh since 2007.
In the semifinals, Hodnett fell 1-6, 1-6 to first-seed Monica Vieth; Germano lost 0-6, 2-6 to top-seed Julia Passik; and second seed Katie Gayvert beat Paquette 3-6, 3-6.
October 7, 2009
Women's Tennis Match Cancelled
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis match against Cortland, originally scheduled for October 3 but cancelled due to weather conditions, will not be rescheduled. Instead, the Cardinals will close out their season at the State University of New York Athletic Conference Championship, hosted by the Eastside Raquet Club in Syracuse, this Friday through Sunday, October 9-11 as listed.
"We were working on a plan to play before the SUNYAC's, but due to late indoor court availability and this being a mid-term week, scheduling was an issue for both teams. So, [Cortland head coach] Tom Spanbauer and I decided it was in the best interest of the players to cancel the match," elaborated Plattsburgh head coach Mark Stata.
October 4, 2009
Plattsburgh Tennis Loses Another Close One at Castleton
CASTLETON, Vt. - It was the third time this season that the Plattsburgh State women's tennis team's fate came down to the last match, unfortunately the Cardinals just could not persevere and fell to the Castleton Spartans 4-5. The Cardinals fall to 3-7 on the year, while the Spartans rise to 11-2.
Plattsburgh is only the third team this season to score four or more points against Castleton, who has recorded eight shutouts so far.
Katie Rogers pulled off a nailbiter at No. 2 singles for the Cardinals. Rogers won the first set 7-6, along with a 7-4 tiebreaker, then fell 1-6 in the second set, but came back to take the supertiebreaker 10-5. Rogers also took No. 1 doubles with partner Rachel Hodnett by a score of 8-6.
Jessica Paquette walked away with a 6-4, 6-1 victory at No. 5 singles for Plattsburgh, while Amy Rich and Jennifer Paull brought the Cardinals point total to four with an 8-6 win at No. 3 doubles.
The Cardinals have one match remaining on their regular season schedule, the match against Cortland was postponed last Friday due to weather and a make-up date has yet to be announced.
Plattsburgh State vs. Castleton Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett (P) vs. Michelle Todnekey (C)- L, 6-0, 6-1
2) Katie Rogers (P) vs. Carla Klass (C)- W, 7-6 (7-4), 1-6, 10-5
3) Victoria Germano (P) vs. Kate Bucci (C)- L, 6-4, 6-1
4) Kristen Casse (P) vs. Brynn Taracchas (C)- L, 6-1, 6-1
5) Jessica Paquette (P) vs. Brittni Racine (C)- W, 6-4, 6-1
6) Brie Ernst (P) vs. Chelsea Cretan (C)- L, 6-4, 6-1
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett (P) vs. Todnekey & Bucci (C)- W, 8-6
2) Ernst & Paquette (P) vs. Klass & Taracchas (C)- L, 0-8
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull (P) vs. Racine & Cretan (C)- W, 8-6
October 2, 2009
Plattsburgh Tennis Match Postponed
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis match set for Saturday, October 4, against Cortland has been postponed due to weather conditions.
"The weather is against us tomorrow, as it is predicted to rain all day. So, instead of having Cortland make the trip, we will attempt to reschedule at a later date," said head coach Mark Stata.
October 1, 2009
As Night Falls, So do the Cardinals
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Darkness prevented the Plattsburgh State women's tennis team from finishing the No. 5 and No. 6 singles matches against Rensselaer, but the Engineers still held a majority and won the match 5-2.
Brie Ernst and Jessica Paquette earned Plattsburgh one of it two points when they captured the No. 2 doubles match by a score of 8-6. Meanwhile, Rachel Hodnett won No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-0 for the Cardinals second point of the evening.
Paquette was leading at No. 5 singles when the match was called. She had won the first set 6-2 and held a 1-0 lead in the second. Ernst, however, was down at No. 6 singles. She lost her first set 1-6 and was trailing 0-3 in the second.
Plattsburgh State vs. RPI Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett (P) vs. Kristen Roe (R)- W, 6-2, 6-0
2) Katie Rogers (P) vs. Jessica Sitzer (R)- L, 4-6, 2-6
3) Victoria Germano (P) vs. Zosia Casterline (R)- L, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6
4) Kristen Casse (P) vs. Brianna Dickie (R)- L, 2-6, 1-6
5) Jessica Paquette (P) vs. Hetal Damam (R)- Suspended, 6-2, 1-0
6) Brie Ernst (P) vs. Alex Armstrong (R)- Suspended, 1-6, 0-3
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett (P) vs. Roe & Sitzer (R)- L, 6-8
2) Ernst & Paquette (P) vs. Carolyn Albrecht & Dickie (R)- W, 8-6
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull (P) vs. Kim Viles & Damam (R)- L, 5-8
September 27, 2009
Women's Tennis Match Postponed
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis match versus Rensselaer scheduled for today at 2 p.m. has been posponed due to the weather. The Cardinals and the Engineers will, instead, face off this Thurday, October 1, at 3:30 p.m. in Plattsburgh.
September 24, 2009
Plattsburgh Tennis Blanks the Badgers
JOHNSON, Vt. - The visiting Plattsburgh State women's tennis team earned their first shutout of the season with a 9-0 victory over the Badgers of Johnson State. The win raises the Cardinals up to 3-5 on the year, while the Badgers fall to 1-4.
Katie Rogers and Rachel Hodnett led the day off with an 8-3 win at No. 1 doubles, followed by Brie Ernst and Jessica Paquette who shutout out their opponents 8-0 at No. 2 doubles. The duo of Amy Rich and Jen Paull picked up their first win of the season at No. 3 doubles after defeating Kim Blakeman and Kathleen Garrity from Johnson State, 8-2.
In singles play, Hodnett and Rogers both won decisive 6-0, 6-0 victories at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively. Meanwhile, despite losing her first set 2-6, Victoria Germano came back to win at No. 3 singles by defeating the Badgers' Allyson Cunningham 6-0, 6-2 in the last two. Jessica Paquette easily conquered her opponent at No. 4 singles 6-0, 6-2, though Amy Rich was forced to work a little bit harder at No. 5 singles. Rich picked up the win, however, by beating Blakeman once again, 7-6 (7-0), 6-1. Jen Paull topped the match off with a 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Johnson State's Orina Umansky.
The Cardinals return home on Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. to face off against Rensselaer. The Engineers are currently 1-1 for the season.
Plattsburgh State vs. Johnson State Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett (P) vs. Rebecca Quarantiello (JS)- W, 6-0, 6-0
2) Katie Rogers (P) vs. Emily Miller (JS)- W, 8-0
3) Victoria Germano (P) vs. Allyson Cunningham (JS)- W, 2-6, 6-0, 6-2
4) Jessica Paquette (P) vs. Katelyn Breault (JS)- W, 6-0, 6-2
5) Amy Rich (P) vs. Kim Blakeman (JS)- W, 7-6 (7-0), 6-1
6) Jen Paull (P) vs. Orina Umansky (JS)- W, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett (P) vs. Quarantiello & Cunningham (JS)- W, 8-3
2) Ernst & Paquette (P) vs. Miller & Breault (JS)- W, 8-0
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull (P) vs. Blakeman & Kathleen Garrity (JS)- W, 8-2
September 20, 2009
Women's Tennis Drops Match to St. Lawrence
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The visiting St. Lawrence Saints defeated the Plattsburgh State women's tennis 9-0 in a non-conference match. The Cardinals now stand at 2-5 for the year, while the Saints are 1-0.
Jessica Paquette put up a good fight at No. 5 singles, taking the match to a tie-breaker. Paquette lost, however, 3-6, 7-5 (9-11). At No. 3 singles Victoria Germano went the distance in the first set, losing 5-7, but fell quickly in the second 1-6.
Amy Rich and Jennifer Paull lost No. 3 doubles 4-8, scoring the highest of any Plattsburgh duo during the match.
The team travels to Johnson, Vt. next Thursday, September 24, to take on Johnson State at 3:30 p.m. The match was originally scheduled to be played on September 1.
Plattsburgh State vs. St. Lawrence Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett (P) vs. Chelsea Hubbell (SL)- L, 4-6, 4-6
2) Katie Rogers (P) vs. Liz Greer (SL)- L, 3-6, 2-6
3) Victoria Germano (P) vs. Shannon Murphy (SL)- L, 5-7, 1-6
4) Kristen Casse (P) vs. Barry Edgar (SL)- L, 1-6, 2-6
5) Jessica Paquette (P) vs. Paige Cohen (SL)- L, 3-6, 7-5 (9-11)
6) Brie Ernst (P) vs. Liz Ronty (SL)- L, 1-6, 2-6
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett (P) vs. Chelsea Hubbell & Liz Greer (SL)- L, 3-8
2) Ernst & Paquette (P) vs. Barry Edgar & Shannon Murphy (SL)- L, 0-8
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull (P) vs. Liz Ronty & Justine Rusk (SL)- L, 4-8
September 17, 2009
Tennis Match Versus Johnson State Rescheduled
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis match away against Johnson State, originally scheduled for September 1, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 3:30 p.m.
Next up, the Cardinals, currently 2-4 overall, take on St. Lawrence at home on Sunday, September 20, at 1 p.m.
September 13, 2009
Cardinals Finish Weekend with a Win in Tennis
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis team picked up its second win of the season with a 5-4 victory over Oswego at the Drumlins. The Cardinals closed out a weekend of State University of New York Athletic Conference Pool Play with a weekend record of 2-2. The squad stands at 2-4 for the season.
Katie Rogers match at No. 2 singles was the deciding match of the day, according to head coach Mark Stata. "Katie, of course, won this match to give us the 5-4 victory. We had to win four out of the six singles to win this match and it was a great effort on everyone's part to accomplish this," Stata commented.
Brie Ernst and Jessica Paquette won the only doubles match of the day for the Cardinals, taking the No. 2 match 8-2 over their opponents. Ernst followed up that performance with a win at No. 6 singles 6-2, 6-1, and Paquette took the No. 5 singles match 6-0, 6-2.
Also victorious for the Cardinals was Victoria Germano (7-5, 6-0) at No. 3 singles.
Plattsburgh takes to the court next against St. Lawrence at home on Sunday, September 20. The time for the match is still to be announced.
Plattsburgh State vs. Oswego Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett- L, 4-6, 3-6
2) Katie Rogers- W, 6-1, 7-5
3) Victoria Germano- W, 7-5, 6-0
4) Kristen Casse- L, 1-6, 6-7, 5-7
5) Jessica Paquette- W, 6-0, 6-2
6) Brie Ernst- W, 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett- L, 2-8
2) Ernst & Paquette- W, 8-2
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull- L, 1-8
September 12, 2009
Women's Tennis Splits at the Drumlins
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis team picked up its first win of the season when it defeated Brockport 6-3 this morning, then followed up with an extremely close 5-4 loss to Fredonia. The Cardinals are participating in the State University of New York Athletic Conference Pool Play held at the Drumlins this weekend and close out tomorrow against Oswego at noon.
"Victoria Germano won the deciding fifth point of the day to give us the win even after losing the first set," commented head coach Mark Stata. "We won 6-3 in the end, but it was Victoria win that put us over the top."
Against the Golden Eagles, the duo of Katie Rogers and Rachel Hodnett recorded their first win of the season with an 8-2 victory over their opponents at No. 1 doubles. They were followed by Brie Ernst and Jessica Paquette at No. 2 doubles, who won their match 8-4.
Hodnett picked up a win in singles play as well, winning No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-1. Paquette, too, was victorious twice during the contest, winning No. 5 singles 4-6, 6-1, 7-6, 7-5. Also putting her name in the win column was Amy Rich at No. 6 singles (5-7, 6-2, 6-1)
Plattsburgh State vs. Brockport Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett- W, 6-1, 6-0
2) Katie Rogers- L, 6-7, 4-7, 4-6
3) Victoria Germano- W, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0
4) Kristen Casse- L, 6-0, 6-2
5) Jessica Paquette- W, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5)
6) Amy Rich- W, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
1) Katie Rogers & Rachel Hodnett- W, 8-2
2) Brie Ernst & Jessic Paquette- W, 8-4
3) Amy Rich & Jen Paull- L, 1-8
The Cardinals fought hard against the Blue Devils, but just could hold on to their momentum from earlier in the day and lost on a tie-breaker at No. 6 singles. Brie Ernst put her all into the match but came up just short. Ernst lost the first set 5-7, then won the second 6-0. Unfortunately, her opponent came back and won 7-6 and 8-6 on the tie-breaker.
Rogers and Hodnett picked up their second win of the day at No. 1 doubles for the Cardinals (6-4, 6-0), each won their singles matches as well. Hodnett won No. 1 singles 6-4, 6-0 and Rogers won No. 2 singles 6-2, 6-0. Kristen Casse closed out the day with her first win of the season at No. 4 singles, 6-2 6-1.
Plattsburgh State vs. Fredonia Results:
Singles
1) Rachel Hodnett- W, 6-4, 6-0
2) Katie Rogers- W, 6-2, 6-0
3) Victoria Germano- L, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6
4) Jessica Paquette- W, 6-2, 6-1
5) Kristen Casse- L, 3-6, 3-6
6) Brie Ernst-L, 5-7, 6-0, 7-6 (8-6)
Doubles
1) Rogers & Hodnett- W, 8-3
2) Ernst & Paquette- L, 4-8
3) Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull-L, 4-8
September 11, 2009
Knights Hand Cardinals a Loss in Tennis
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State tennis team fell to 0-3 for the season after suffering a 0-9 loss to Geneseo at the Drumlins in Syracuse. The Knights are now 4-0 on the season and have won 30 consecutive fall season dual matches.
The Cardinals remain in Syracuse to take on Brockport at 9 a.m. and Fredonia at 3 p.m. on Sauturday.
Plattsburgh State vs. Geneseo Results:
Singles
1) Monica Vieth (G) def Rachel Hodnett (P) 6-1, 6-0
2) Melissa Baker (G) def Victoria Germano (P) 6-1, 6-1
3) Julia Passik (G) def Kristen Casse (P) 6-1, 6-0
4) Anna Lehet (G) def Amy Rich(P) 6-0, 6-0
5) Sarah Shields (G) def Jennifer Paull (P) 6-1, 6-0
6) Katie Gayvert (G) def Meghan Ryan (P) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1)Monica Vieth & Julia Passik(G) def Katie Rogers & Rachel Hodnett (P) 8-1
2)Melissa Baker & Lauren Johnson (G) def Brie Ernst & Jessic Paquette (P) 8-3
3)Katie Gayvert & Sarah Shields (G) def Amy Rich & Jen Paull (P) 8-1
September 5, 2009
Oneonta Tops Plattsburgh in Tennis
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Oneonta defeated the Plattsburgh State women's tennis team 9-0, leaving the Cardinlas with a 0-2 record so far this season.
Rachel Hodnett and Kristen Casses both lost 2-6, 2-6 to their Red Dragon opponents in singles play. Hodnett played in the No. 1 singles position for the Cardinals, while Casse competed at No. 4 singles. Katelyn Rogers also scored four points, falling at No. 2 singles 3-6, 1-6. Hodnett and Rogers scored Plattsburgh's only two points in doubles play, losing 2-8 at No. 1 doubles.
Plattsburgh State vs. Oneonta Results:
Singles
1) J Kraham (O) def Rachel Hodnett (P) 6-2, 6-2
2) C Smith (O) def Katie Rogers (P) 6-3, 6-1
3) E Shannon (O) def Victoria Germamo (P) 6-0, 6-2
4) Liz Flamonan (O) def Kristen Casse (P) 6-2, 6-2
5) Danielle Browarski (O) def Jessica Paquette (P) 6-0, 6-0
6) Katie Wlodarczyk (O) def Amy Rich (P) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
1)Emily Shannan & Katie Wlodarczyk (O) def Katie Rogers & Rachel Hodnett (P) 8-2
2)Carly Smith & Jennifer Kraham (O) def Brie Ernst & Jessic Paquette (P) 8-0
3)Dana Denenberg & Carly Fried (O) def Amy Rich & Jen Paull (P) 8-0
September 4, 2009
Cardinals Fall in Home Opener
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's tennis team return strong this season, with good depth and fresh faces on the roster, but it still could not top a solid New Paltz squad. The Cardinals fell to the Hawks 0-9 in their 2009 home opener.
Freshman Rachel Hodnett started No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for Plattsburgh, falling 4-6, 2-6 and 3-8, respectively. Hodnett teamed up with senior Katelyn Rogers for the doubles match, who also was defeated at No. 2 singles 1-6, 0-6.
Freshmen Brie Ernst and Jessica Paquette came closest to winning in doubles competition, the duo lost to Montana Wilson and Kayla DiPaulo 5-8. All together, Plattsburgh started three newcomers in doubles action and four in singles play.
The Cardinals return to action tomorrow, September 5, at home against Oneonta. Play is set to begin at 2 p.m.
Plattsburgh State vs. New Paltz Results:
Singles
No. 1-Rachel Hodnett (P) vs. Stephanie Schara (N); NP 6-4, 6-2
No. 2-Katie Rogers (P) vs. Montana Wilson (N); NP 6-1, 6-0
No. 3-Victoria Germano (P) vs. Lindsey Garyn (N); NP 6-1, 6-0
No. 4-Kristen Casse (P) vs. Lyndsey Louinger (N); NP 6-0, 6-0
No. 5-Jessica Paquette (P) vs. Ingrid Maryanski (N); NP 6-1, 6-1
No. 6-Brie Ernst (P) vs. Alli Esposito (N); NP 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
No. 1-Rogers & Hodnett (P) vs. Schara & Garyn (N); NP 8-3
No. 2-Ernst & Paquette (P) vs. Wilson & Kayla DiPaulo (N); NP 8-5
No. 3-Amy Rich & Jennifer Paull (P) vs. Louinger & Kerri Serkes (N); NP 8-2
August 28, 2009
Tennis Season Opener Postponed
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State tennis team's season opener at Johnson State against the Badgers originally set for Tuesday, September 1, has been postponed. A make-up date has yet to be scheduled, though both schools are working towards finding a date that will suffice. Plattsburgh will now play its first match of the season at home on Friday, September 4, against New Paltz at 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 4, 2009
Smooth Sailing: Coach Stata Featured by NCAA.com
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.- Plattsburgh State women's tennis coach Mark Stata (standing in photo) has been profiled on the CBS Sports-produced NCAA.com web site. To read NCAA.com staff writer Amy Farnum's story chronicling Coach Stata's two passions--tennis and sailing--click on the following link:
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-tennis/spec-rel/073109aaa.html
Women's Tennis Overview
Consistently one of the top teams in the conference with top three finishes in 1999 and 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2001, the Plattsburgh State women's tennis team is currently experiencing the highest levels of achievement in program history.
Over the past few seasons, the Cardinals have been ranked among the top 15 teams in New York State and have crowned numerous singles and doubles conference champions. The team competes in both the fall and spring seasons and carries a maximum roster of 12 players competing for six singles positions and three doubles positions.
The women's tennis team, like all intercollegiate athletics teams at Plattsburgh State, focuses on a commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community service.
Contact Information
For more information about Tennis at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
Coach Mark Stata
Phone: (518) 562-8057
E-mail: statamp@plattsburgh.edu