No Hamilton or Frey today. Anyone know how Hamilton is doing? Frey injured or getting a break and letting others play today?
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Anna was playing in some tournament, so assume she wasn’t available.
Tight one with Elon, we played the only 6 players that were healthy and in town.
Probably depends on the day/travel schedule but if there is no hope to play outdoors they will definitely start on time indoors. There are rain delays if they think they can play outside within a reasonable time frame, too early to say if that's the plan.
But, I'm sure BC has a 6/7/8PM flight home Sunday, that probably makes that match more likely to just go ahead indoors on time if the courts are wet
Anna Frey, who is currently ranked #1274 by WTA, just upset #174 Elizabeth Mandlik (the 21st ranked US player) at a W125 event. By comparison, Fiona Crawley is ranked #201
We're gonna have to start talking more about Anna Frey.
Some close first sets but everyone pulled out the 1st set. Oby, Reese, then Tatum won to clinch. Looked at Thea had just won too as match was called. I don't think Syracuse's 6 was probably very good but I was impressed with how Mary Grace handled herself. Great body language and energy and taking advantage of her moment.
One thing that really stood out to me today was the energy and body language of teammates not playing. They seem to genuinely really like each other and pull hard for each other. Tatum would hand slap several of her teammates during change overs, Boyce did the same as she sat on MG's court. As a whole they also do a great job of yelling out Heels or encouragement to specific teammates. This might seem slight but as a former coach at D2 and D1 this creates great energy, momentum, and a collective confidence. It was great to see in person today.
One last thought- how many teams could weather not having one their best doubles players/top 6 singles play available, another top doubles and singles play injured and their top Fr sensation (singles and doubles) not available and still win convincingly?
One thing that really stood out to me today was the energy and body language of teammates not playing. They seem to genuinely really like each other and pull hard for each other. Tatum would hand slap several of her teammates during change overs, Boyce did the same as she sat on MG's court. As a whole they also do a great job of yelling out Heels or encouragement to specific teammates. This might seem slight but as a former coach at D2 and D1 this creates great energy, momentum, and a collective confidence. It was great to see in person today.
One last thought- how many teams could weather not having one their best doubles players/top 6 singles play available, another top doubles and singles play injured and their top Fr sensation (singles and doubles) not available and still win convincingly?
Looks like Zampardo will play tomorrow, we definitely need her at this point!
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Heels roll through doubles, win all 6 set 1's in singles.
#2 Evans and #3 kajuru both trying to consolidate their second break up in set 2 at 3-0, serving.
#2 Evans and #3 kajuru both trying to consolidate their second break up in set 2 at 3-0, serving.
Singles Results
POINT: UNC
POINT: UNC
POINT: UNC
BC is the worst team in the ACC. 1-6, by UTR rankings
| Singles 1 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Benton, Olivia | 40 | 4 | 2 | |
| #1 Brantmeier, Reese | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Singles 2 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agar, Seren | 0 | 2 | ||
| #17 Evans, Tatum | 6 | 6 |
| Singles 3 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eordekian, Natalie | 3 | 2 | ||
| #6 Kajuru, Oby | 6 | 6 |
| Singles 4 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowacka, Tola | 3 | 2 | ||
| Zampardo, Maddy | 6 | 6 |
| Singles 5 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games, Leyden | 15 | 4 | 2 | |
| S #100 Rabman, Thea | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Singles 6 | Game | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barteck, Nadia | 30 | 4 | 2 | |
| S Hill, Claire | 30 | 6 | 3 |
BC is the worst team in the ACC. 1-6, by UTR rankings
We will be without Alanis long enough for some of the bottom lineup questions to sort themselves out.
Also, without Alanis will give the other players a chance to play to help build up their confidence and help with their timing and rhythm moving forward. This team will only get better and stronger and when Alanis does return they will have so much more depth which will be a good problem to have. Go Heels!
And we can't forget Hill did an admirable job at 6 in her 1st season last year on a team that plays in championship without Reeses injury.
Ed O’Bannon’s court case paved the way for NIL in college.
Reece Brantmeier‘s court case freed up pro tournament prize money.
this should allow top tennis, golf, swimming and track athletes more freedom to stay in college even if they happen to hit it big in one our two tournaments. Perhaps special events like the TST for women’s soccer where Dellarose could not keep her earnings.
there have been other court cases about pro stints in development leagues and overseas pro leagues that have affected eligibility in sports like basketball and soccer.
This is separate than that; this is specifically for prize money given directly by tournaments.
Reece Brantmeier‘s court case freed up pro tournament prize money.
this should allow top tennis, golf, swimming and track athletes more freedom to stay in college even if they happen to hit it big in one our two tournaments. Perhaps special events like the TST for women’s soccer where Dellarose could not keep her earnings.
there have been other court cases about pro stints in development leagues and overseas pro leagues that have affected eligibility in sports like basketball and soccer.
This is separate than that; this is specifically for prize money given directly by tournaments.
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If we are going to pay large amounts to players in NIL and revenue share before they ever do anything at their universities then this is a no brainer to me. They actually went out and earned it.
Whats going on at SMU today? Dropped doubles and Reese lost 1st set 6-1 to unranked player.
Looks like this intel was wrong as she played Doubles today. We don't nail 'em all folks!
Reese out for singles and doubles today cs UNCG. I know its a good day to give her off and let someone else play but Ive been worried that something happened during SMU match. Anyone with insight?
On a good note, Hamilton returned to doubles action today.
On a good note, Hamilton returned to doubles action today.