MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Post University Women's Tennis wrapped up its 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon, hosting St. Thomas Aquinas College at the Edgewood Bath & Tennis Club. The Eagles earned three victories in singles play and one in doubles competition in their final match of the season.
THE BASICS
St. Thomas Aquinas College, Post University
St. Thomas Aquinas College (2-11)
Post University (0-13)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Post opened the afternoon in doubles play, with the Eagles earning a victory at No. 3 Doubles. Juana Espana and Bintu Drame defeated Monica Martinez and Lisa Matz, 6-0, to secure the Eagles' lone doubles win.
St. Thomas Aquinas responded at No. 2 Doubles, where Nina Derkac and Shreethika Vangala defeated Laura Kotala and Savannah Croft, 6-3. At No. 1 Doubles, Emma Huber and Lily Dematas edged Ana Vasilis and Julie Merlin, 7-5, to take the doubles point.
In singles play, Julie Merlin got the Eagles on the board at No. 2 Singles, defeating Lily Dematas in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.
St. Thomas Aquinas answered at No. 3 Singles, where Shreethika Vangala defeated Laura Kotala, 6-1, 6-2. Nina Derkac followed at No. 4 Singles, earning a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Juana Espana.
Savannah Croft then secured another win for Post at No. 6 Singles, defeating Monica Martinez, 6-1, 6-1.
At No. 5 Singles, Lisa Matz earned a victory over Bintu Drame, 7-6(0), 6-2.
In the final match to finish, Ana Vasilis battled back at No. 1 Singles after dropping the opening set to Emma Huber. Vasilis rallied to win the second and third sets, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, closing out the afternoon with another singles victory for the Eagles.
WHO'S NEXT
With the fall season now complete, Post University Women's Tennis will turn its attention to the offseason. The Eagles will look to build on the experience gained throughout the 2026 campaign and prepare for their return to the court next season.
