The Ithaca College women’s tennis team suffered a 4-1 defeat against Binghamton University on Saturday, March 8, 2026, at Glazer Arena inside the Athletics and Events Center. The loss drops the Bombers to 3-4 on the season as they prepare for a Liberty League matchup against William Smith College later this month.
Binghamton secured the doubles point early in the competition, gaining a 6-0 victory at No. 3 doubles from the pairing of Adelie Wilson and Samantha Jaros over Ithaca’s Martina Nicora and Ekaterina Kelly. The Bearcats further solidified their lead with a 6-2 win at the No. 2 doubles position, where Madeleine Sutro and Ava Casell-Lapetina faced the Binghamton duo.
Despite the early deficit, Ithaca managed to secure a point in singles play. Loren Cuomo emerged victorious in the top singles slot, winning her match 6-4, 4-1 before her opponent was forced to retire due to injury. Ava Casell-Lapetina was similarly leading her match 2-1 when Samantha Jones withdrew due to injury, adding another point for the Bombers. However, Binghamton responded by winning the No. 2 and No. 3 singles matches, ultimately clinching the overall victory.
The Bombers will return to action on Wednesday, March 25, with a road contest against William Smith College. The Liberty League match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
Doubles Results
- No. 1: Not completed
- No. 2: Binghamton def. Sutro/Casell-Lapetina 6-2
- No. 3: Wilson/Jaros (Binghamton) def. Nicora/Kelly 6-0
Singles Results
- No. 1: Loren Cuomo (Ithaca) def. Opponent 6-4, 4-1 (ret.)
- No. 2: Binghamton def. Ithaca
- No. 3: Binghamton def. Ithaca
- No. 4: Not completed
- No. 5: Not completed
- No. 6: Ava Casell-Lapetina (Ithaca) vs. Samantha Jones (Binghamton) – Jones withdrew, Ithaca awarded point (2-1)
The upcoming match against William Smith represents a crucial opportunity for the Ithaca College women’s tennis team to rebound from this weekend’s loss and gain momentum within the Liberty League. The team will look to build on the individual successes of Cuomo and Casell-Lapetina as they navigate the remainder of their spring schedule.
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