MILTON, Mass. (Oct. 5, 2026) – The UMass Boston Beacons women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to the Salve Regina Seahawks in a non-conference match on Monday at the Milton Academy Tennis Courts.
UMass Boston is 5-3 on the season, while Salve Regina is 3-4.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The duo of
Zainab Patel (Ahmedabad, India) and
Tatiana Malone (South Dennis, Mass.) rolled to a 6-0 victory at No. 1 doubles, but the Seahawks captured the other two doubles matches to take the early lead.
Patel added a 6-2, 6-0 win over Stef Davis in No. 1 singles.
Elsewhere for the Beacons,
Mila Pipkin (Bradenton, Fla.) dropped a tough 6-3, 6-3 decision at third singles and
Karina Khalsa (South Yarmouth, Mass.) fought hard in a 6-0, 4-6, 3-6 setback against Amanda Quinn in sixth singles.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
Patel has won seven of her first eight singles matches to begin the season.
This marked the first match between the two programs since Apr. 2, 2017.
UP NEXT:
The Beacons will return to Little East action on Wednesday at Vermont State Castleton with first serve set for 4 p.m.
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