WILMINGTON, Del. – The Thomas Jefferson University women's tennis team (15-3) fell to Wilmington (12-0) in the CACC Championship on Sunday by a 4-2 score.
 
The top-seeded Wildcats won their second consecutive conference title over the second-seeded Rams. Wilmington also earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament in the spring.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Wildcats took the advantage in doubles with a 6-2 win at the second flight. However, Jefferson came back with a pair of victories to claim the point and take a 1-0 lead. Emily Frost and Charly Egger picked up a 6-4 win at third doubles then Natalie Wagner and Noelle Frenzel earned a 7-5 victory at the top spot.
 
Wilmington evened the match with a 6-1, 6-2 triumph at third singles. Isla Thornicroft gave the Rams the edge once more with a 6-3, 6-1 win at the fourth position. However, the Wildcats rallied for victories at fifth, first, then second singles to clinch the title.
 
DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Natalie Wagner/Noelle Frenzel (JEFFWTEN) def. Fenna Swaan/Carmelle Vial (WILMU) 7-5
2. Neus Ramos Moreno/Jess Purdy (WILMU) def. Isla Thornicroft/Nicole Hrbkova (JEFFWTEN) 6-2
3. Emily Frost/Charly Egger (JEFFWTEN) def. Valentina Ivankovic/Marley Trifunovic (WILMU) 6-4
 
SINGLES RESULTS
1. Carmelle Vial (WILMU) def. Natalie Wagner (JEFFWTEN) 7-6 (7-0), 6-2
2. Neus Ramos Moreno (WILMU) def. Noelle Frenzel (JEFFWTEN) 6-2, 5-7, 6-1
3. Jess Purdy (WILMU) def. Manni Zhang (JEFFWTEN) 6-1, 6-2
4. Isla Thornicroft (JEFFWTEN) def. Marley Trifunovic (WILMU) 6-3, 6-1
5. Valentina Ivankovic (WILMU) def. Nicole Hrbkova (JEFFWTEN) 6-4, 6-4
6. Larize Nel (WILMU) vs. Charly Egger (JEFFWTEN) 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 4-1, unfinished
 
CACC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Charly Egger and Isla Thornicroft were named to the CACC All-Tournament Team for their performances during the postseason.