Staten Island, NY - The Wagner College women's tennis team earned its second Northeast Conference (NEC) victory with a 5-2 win over Stonehill on Saturday at the College of Staten Island (CSI) indoor tennis courts. 

Starting off strong, sophomore Samantha Bentsianov and freshman Dariana Vera earned the lone doubles win with a score of 6-0. 

In singles, senior Tara Dakic and sophomore Jasmine Lin won both of their matches in extra sets. Senior Gabrielle Perraudin defeated Stonehill's Madison Warren with a score of 6-1, 6-3. 

Junior Paula Ysabelle Uy won her match with a score of 6-2, 6-2 before Vera earned her second win of the day against the Skyhawks with a score of 6-0, 6-1. 
 

Coach Lena Babunski said, "We've secured another great victory on our home courts! I'm proud of our team's resilience and competitive spirit, especially considering the numerous injuries and challenges we've encountered as we approach the final stretch of the season. It was great to watch Dariana's performance on the tennis court, rebounding from a challenging loss in doubles to secure our first singles win. Great to see Tara clinching in third set super tie-break in a tough and competitive match. " 

Next up, the Seahawks will travel to Loretto, PA to take on Saint Francis on Thursday, March 28.