Shaparenko Secures Singles Victory as Firebirds Fall to #21 Adelphi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team fell to #21 Adelphi University, 6–1, in regional action.

Adelphi claimed the early advantage by sweeping the doubles point. The Panthers picked up victories at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles before taking the third match by default to secure the opening point of the contest.

In singles play, Sofiia Shaparenko recorded the lone victory for the Firebirds with a dominant performance at No. 4 singles. Shaparenko defeated Adelphi's Oda Solevag Halvorsen in straight sets, 6–2, 6–0, to give UDC its point of the match.

Polina Zelentsova battled in a tightly contested match at No. 1 singles, winning the opening set 6–3 before Adelphi's Katarina Liedbeck rallied to take the second set 6–4. The match was ultimately decided in a 10-point tiebreak.

Elsewhere in the lineup, Adelphi earned singles victories at the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 positions to secure the overall match win.

The Firebirds will look to bounce back as they continue their spring schedule, traveling to Virginia State on Friday for a 1:00 p.m. matchup.