Wilmington University Golf and Tennis

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SUBJECT: Ryan Rucinski and Wilmington Golf Sit Atop the Leaderboard After Round One of the CACC Championships

DATE: October 1, 2017
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MIDDLETOWN, Del. - - Junior Ryan Rucinski shot a one under par score to lead the Wilmington University golf team to an 18-stroke lead after the first round of the 2017 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championship at the Back Creek Golf Course on Sunday afternoon.

All five Wildcats are in the top five following the first round of play, as Rucinski is the lone golfer to shoot under-par in the first round. Joey Russo and Braden McKay are tied for third after shooting a 72 (+1) while Zach Moore and Enrique Valverde are tied for fifth after posting a 73 (+2) on the first day.

Rucinski got himself back to even with a birdie on the par five fifth but a double bogey on the par three eighth put him back to two-over par. The junior rebounded with a birdie on the par four ninth, making the turn with a 36 (+1). After a par on the 10th hole, Rucinski’s approach on the par five 11th closed to within a few feet of the hole, and he sunk the putt for an eagle. He sank pars for the rest of the round, finishing with a 70 (-1).

Russo birdied the par three eighth, the par four 10th, and the par five 11th, but four bogeys put him at 72 (+1). McKay also sank three birdies in his first round, but also had three bogeys to sit at his 72 (+1). Moore and Valverde also finished the round with three birdies in the round, but Moore came away with five bogeys while Valverde had three bogeys and a double in his first action as a Wildcat.

Concordia sits in second after posting a 305 (+21) while Post rounds out the top three with a 307 (+23). The Clippers Evan Hong is in second overall, shooting a 71, even par on Sunday. Dominican’s Leonard Lee and Chestnut Hill’s Tyler Marchese each shot a 73 (+2) to round out all the players in the top five.

The Wildcats will be looking to capture their eighth consecutive CACC Championship with another good round on Monday afternoon. The second and final round of the CACC will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start.

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2017 CACC Championships – Round 1

1. Wilmington – 287 (+3)
2. Concordia – 305 (+21)
3. Post – 307 (+23)
4. Dominican – 308 (+24)
5. Chestnut Hill – 310 (+26)
6. Goldey-Beacom – 313 (+29)
T7. Jefferson – 323 (+39)
T7. USciences – 323 (+39)
9. Felician – 324 (+40)

 

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SUBJECT: Concordia Stays Unbeaten With 6-3 Victory over Wilmington Women’s Tennis

DATE: October 1, 2017
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WILMINGTON, Del. - - The Wilmington University women’s tennis team was upended, 6-3, by the Clippers of Concordia who won their fifth straight Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Delcastle Tennis Center.

The Clippers (5-0, 5, 0 CACC) won 6-3, the matches were hard fought battles as the Wildcats (2-5, 1-2 CACC) lost in doubles 8-5, 8-5 and won a tough match 9-8 (7-2).

Concordia won seven consecutive CACC Tournament Championships, with the last coming in 2015 before the program took a year’s hiatus in 2016.

The team of Tess Paya and Begona Gomar found a way to win the No. 3 doubles by a score of 9-8 after a 7-2 tie breaker to decide the match.

Gomar dropped her number one singles in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 and Laura Gil was able to force a third set in her number two singles but eventually lost 6-2, 4-6, and 6-1. Jane Malygina, plying in her first match as a Wildcat, put the Wildcats on the board in number three singles with a 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) win after forcing a tie breaker in the second set. After winning the first set at fourth singles, 6-3, Anushka Sathe could not find a way to finish off the Clippers’ freshman Josefina Torres and dropped the next two sets 6-3, and 6-2.

In number five singles Andrea Ribalta won the first set, 6-2, then dropped her next set 6-1 to junior Tadi Mrewa before putting her away 6-1 to secure another point for the Wildcats. Paya lost a tie break heartbreaker in the first set of her number six singles, 7-6 (8-6), then bounced right back and took the next set, 6-4. The third set was halted at 3-0 because of retirement to end the match and the day for the Wildcats.

The Wildcats remain in the CACC action as they play host to the University of the Sciences on Tuesday, October 3. First serve is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Delcastle Tennis Center.

 

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SUBJECT: Wilmington Women’s Tennis Earns 6-3 Victory over USciences

DATE: October 3, 2017
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WILMINGTON, Del. - - The Wilmington University women’s tennis team got back on track with a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference victory over USciences, 6-3, on Tuesday afternoon at the Delcastle Tennis Center.

The win snapped a two-match losing streak in the CACC for the Wildcats (3-5, 2-2 CACC), getting them back to .500 in the conference. The loss snapped a two-match winning streak for the Devils (3-3, 2-3 CACC).

The match got off to a good start for the Wildcats, as they took two out of three double points to lead, 2-1, going into singles. Tess Paya and Begona Gomar started the momentum with an 8-2 win at number three doubles before Laura Gil and Andrea Ribalta played an outstanding match to come away with an 8-4 victory at number one singles. The Devils were able to get on the board at number two doubles, defeating Anushka Sathe and Jane Malygina, 8-5.

Paya (number six), Ribalta (number five), and Gil (number two) all carried their momentum from doubles into their singles matches, as all three took care of their opponent by common scores, 6-0 and 6-0, earning the match victory quite quickly. Malygina wasn’t far behind her teammates, as she took down her Devils opponent, 6-0 and 6-1, at number three singles.

The fifth ranked player in the East Region, according to the final Oracle/ITA Collegiate Rankings from last spring, Karla Miletic was able to take care of Begona Gomar at number singles, 6-2 and 6-0. Danielle Paran earned the third point for the Devils, 6-2 and 6-3, at number four singles against Sathe, ending the afternoon at Delcastle.

The Wildcats stay in the CACC and travel to Caldwell for their next match on Thursday. They head to the Cougars with an anticipated 3:00 p.m. first service.

 

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SUBJECT: Wilmington Tennis Climbs Above .500 in CACC Play with 8-1 Victory at Caldwell

DATE: October 5, 2017
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CALDWELL, N.J. - - The Wilmington University women’s tennis team won their second straight Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference contest, defeating Caldwell, 8-1, on Thursday afternoon at the Caldwell Tennis Courts.

The win keeps the Wildcats (4-5, 3-2 CACC) within two games of the CACC leaders as they cross into the second half of their conference schedule. Thursday was Caldwell’s (3-7, 1-6 CACC) second straight loss.

The Wildcats made quick work of the Cougars in the three doubles events, getting the first point at number three doubles by Jane Malygina and Tess Paya, 8-0. Laura Gil and Andrea Ribalta followed at number one singles with an 8-2 victory before Begona Gomar and Anushka Sathe made it a clean sweep at number two doubles, 8-3.

Sabrina Blasi-Smith picked up her second singles victory of the season, winning at number five singles, 6-0 and 6-0, for the 4-0 lead. Gomar kept the momentum going with a similar score at number one singles, wrapping up the team victory for the Wildcats with the team’s fifth point.

Joining the team late, Jane Malygina moved to 3-0 at singles competition with a 6-2 and 6-2 victory at number two singles. The Cougars were able to get on the board at number six singles, but it was too little too late as the Wildcats already had the match in hand.

Ribalta finished off her opponent in a pro-set at number four singles, 8-1, while Sathe put the stamp on the victory with an 8-5 pro-set victory at number three singles as well.

The Wildcats remain in CACC play but return home to face Holy Family on Saturday afternoon during the 2017 Wilmington University Homecoming Weekend. The Wildcats and Tigers are set to throw up the first serve at 1:00 p.m. at the Delcastle Tennis Center.

 

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SUBJECT: Second Round 292 Moves Wilmington Golf into Eighth Place After Two Rounds at GolfRank Invite

DATE: October 9, 2017
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - - A second round 292 propelled the Wilmington University golf team up two spots to eighth overall after two rounds at the GolfRank Invitational, playing on the Champion Course at PGA National on Monday, hosted by Nova Southeastern.

After a 306 team score in the morning, the Wildcats rebounded for a 292, the fifth best score of the afternoon to move up to eighth overall. The team’s 598 (+22) is eight strokes behind Johnson & Wales and two strokes ahead of Palm Beach Atlantic.

Senior Joey Russo sank three birdies in the second round to lead the Wildcats with a 71 (-1) in the afternoon. He moved up 27 spots after a 78 in the first round, and sits in a tie for 25th overall after Monday with a 149 (+5).

Senior Zac Moore rebounded in the second round as well, sinking four birdies of his own to shoot an even par 72 in the afternoon. He moved up 19 spots to be tied with Joey Russo in 25th after the first two rounds, shooting a 77-72 for a 149 (+5).

Junior Ryan Rucinski improved in his second round as well, shooting four strokes better to move up 13 spots on the leaderboard. Rucinski sank three birdies in the second round, finishing with a 73 (+1). He is in a tie for 31st overall after posting a 77-73 for a 150 (+6) in the first two rounds.

Freshman Enrique Valverde closed out the scoring for the Wildcats in the second round, posting a 76 in the afternoon. He led the Wildcats with a 75 in the first round, but two double bogeys in the second round hurt the freshman. He sank four birdies in the afternoon but his second double bogey on his second to last hole of the day put him at 76 (+4) for the round. He is in a tie for 37th overall with a 75-76 for a 151 (+7) after two rounds.

Sophomore Braden McKay rounded out the Wildcats on Monday, posting a 77-79 for a 156 (+12) in the first two rounds. McKay birdied his first hole of the second round, but a quad on the par four 16th put the sophomore behind the rest of the round. He is in a tie for 55th after the first day.

Playing as an individual, freshman Sergio Rochel shot a 76-81 for a 157 (+13) in his first action as a Wildcat. He is in a tie for 59th after the first two rounds. Matthew Kettleson is also playing as an individual, posting an 84-87 for a 171 (+27) in his first action of the 2017-18 season. He is in 71st after the first day.

The Wildcats will finish their first regular season tournament with the third round of the GolfRank Invite on Tuesday. The final round will also be a shotgun start, with the Wildcats starting on holes nine through 11. The opening horn will sound at 8:30 a.m.

 

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SUBJECT: Zac Moore’s Ace Leads Wilmington Golf as Second Round is Suspended; Wildcats 12th After One at Otter Invite

DATE: October 16, 2017
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SEASIDE, Calif. - - Senior Zac Moore needed only one shot on the par three 15th, acing the hole in the second round before play was suspended due to darkness at the Otter Invitational hosted by CSU Monterey Bay on the Black Horse at Bayonet on Monday.

Four Wildcats need to complete their second round on Tuesday morning, which will be completed with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. The teams will then head right into the third and final round of the tournament.

The Wildcats posted a 303 in the first round on Monday morning, sitting in 15th place overall at 15-over par.

Moore and Joey Russo led the Wildcats in the first round with a 75 (+3), sitting in a tie for 41st overall. Ryan Rucinski was one off the Wildcat leaders with a 76 (+4), sitting in a tie for 55th overall.

Playing in his first tournament not as an individual, Sergio Ronchel posted a 77 (+5) to be in a tie for 61st overall and round out the Wildcats’ scoring. Enrique Valverde was also on the course for the Wildcats, shooting a 78 (+6) to be in a tie for 74th overall.

Playing as individuals, Braden McKay and Matthew Kettleson posted like scores of 82 (+10) to be in a tie for 92nd overall.

In the first round, Russo was tied for second in the tournament by playing the four par-three holes at one-under par. Moore is tied for sixth overall by posting 13 pars in the opening round.

Moore is the only Wildcat to unofficially finish the second round on Monday afternoon, using his hole-in-one and five other birdies to post a 75 (+3). The rest of the scores will be completed on Tuesday morning.

 

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SUBJECT: Wilmington Golf Closes Otter Fall Invite with Week’s Best 292; Finish 13th Overall

DATE: October 17, 2017
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SEASIDE, Calif. - - The Wilmington University golf team posted a week’s best 292 on Tuesday in the third round of the Otter Fall Invitational, finishing 13th overall with a three-round score of 897 (+33) at the Black Horse Course at the Bayonet Golf Club, hosted by CSU Monterey Bay.

Even with the 292, the Wildcats slipped a spot to 13th after the first two rounds. The team went 303-302-292 for a three-round score of 897 (+33).

Senior Joey Russo led the Wildcats with a 72 (E) score on Tuesday, sinking three birdies on the front nine to lead the way. He was the top finisher for the Wildcats, shooting a 75-75-72 for a 222 (+6) to be tied for 26th overall.

A pair of freshman shot their best rounds on Tuesday as well, as Sergio Ronchel and Enrique Valverde posted like scores of 73 (+1). Ronchel posted three birdies in his third round while Valverde posted birdies on holes one and 18, to go along with 14 pars.

Ronchel finished in a tie for 53rd overall with a 77-76-73 for a 226 (+10) while Valverde finished the tournament in a tie for 66th with a 78-79-73 for a 230 (+14).

Senior Zac Moore rounded out the scoring for the Wildcats in the final round, posting a 74 (+2). He also finished the round with three birdies, but totaled five bogeys as well. He was the second Wildcat on the leaderboard in a tie for 43rdoverall, shooting a 75-76-74 for a 225 (+9) on the week.

Junior Ryan Rucinski rounded the Wildcats team players on the course with a 77 (+5) on Tuesday. He had two birdies in the final round. He finished in a tie for 63rd overall in the tournament, shooting a 76-75-77 for 228 (+12).

Playing as individuals, both Matthew Kettleson and Braden McKay shot their best rounds of the tournament as well. Kettleson shot a 76 (+4) to finish in a tie for 94th overall. He finished with rounds of 82-81-76 for a 239 (+23). McKay shot a 77 on Tuesday, finishing in a tie for 98th overall. He shot rounds of 82-84-77 for a 243 (+27).

The hosts CSU Monterey Bay won the tournament as the only team to shoot under par, going 287-295-274 for an 856 (-8). Colorado-Colorado Spring finished second with an 868 (+4) as a team.

UC San Diego’s Adam Navigato set a tournament record to win medalist honors, posting scores of 69-65-65 for a 199 (-17).

The Wildcats travel even farther west for their next two tournaments, as they head to paradise for the Dixie State Island Invitational on Monday, October 23. They will play at the Waikoloa Kings’ Course in Waikoloa, Hawaii for the two-day tournament.

 

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SUBJECT: Wildcats Shoot a Tournament Best 284 in Round Two, Sit in Second at Dixie State Island Invitational

DATE: October 24, 2017
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WAIKOLOA, Hawaii - - With a tournament low 284 (-4) in the second round, the Wilmington University golf team sits in second place at the Dixie State Island Invitational after the first day, shooting a 295-284 for a 579 (+3) on Monday at the Waikoloa Kings’ Course.

The Wildcats only trail host Dixie State after the opening two rounds, as the Trailblazers shot a 285-289 for a 574 (-2) on Monday.

Senior Joey Russo leads the Wildcats by sitting in fourth place following two rounds of play, shooting a 73-71 for a 144 (E). Dixie State’s Jayce Frampton leads the tournament after posting scores of 70-70 for a 140 (-4).

Junior Ryan Rucinski is in a tie for fifth overall after shooting a 72-73 for a 145 (+1). Freshman Sergio Ronchel and Zac Moore are tied for 10th overall with identical 147 (+3) totals. Ronchel came back after a first round 80 to shoot a tournament low 67 (-5) in the afternoon. Moore shot a 74-73 for his 147.

Rounding out the scoring players for the Wildcats was freshman Enrique Valverde who posted a 76-77 for a 153 (+9) on Monday.

Sophomore Jack Dixon leads three Wildcats playing as individuals, shooting a 77-73 for a 150 (+6) to sit in 15th place. Sophomore Braden McKay posted scores of 79 and 75 for a 154 (+10) to be in a tie for 20th overall. Matthew Kettleson rounds out the Wildcats on the course with an 83-76 for a 159 (+15) on Monday, coming in at 24th overall.

The third and final round of the Dixie State Island Invitational will take place on Tuesday.

 

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UBJECT: Joey Russo and Sergio Ronchel Sweep CACC Player of the Week Honors

DATE: October 25, 2017
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. - - A pair of Wilmington University golfers were named Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Players of the Week after leading the team to a second place finish at the Dixie State Island Invite earlier this week.

Senior Joey Russo was named the CACC Player of the Week for a fourth place finish while freshman Sergio Ronchel was named the CACC Rookie of the Week for finishing tied for 10th overall.

Russo (Sewell, N.J.) moved up three spots on the leaderboard with a 71 (-1) second round score on Monday. He finished fourth overall with a 73-71 for a 144 (E) in the two rounds.

Ronchel (Huelva, Spain) finished tied for 10th, but had the best individual round of the tournament. He posted a first round 80 on Monday morning, but came back to shoot a 67 (-5) in the afternoon to jump 14 spots on the leaderboard. He finished with a 147 (+3) in the rain-shortened tournament.

The third and final round of the tournament was cancelled due to rains on the Big Island, putting the Wildcats in second overall. They shot a tournament low 284 in the second round, finishing with a 295-284 for a 579 (+3) for the day.

The Wildcats remain in Hawaii for another tournament this weekend, taking part in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate at the Waikoloa Kings’ Course in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

 

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SUBJECT: Wilmington Golf Finishes Successful 2017 Fall Season at Miami Intercollegiate

DATE: October 31, 2017
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DORAL, Fla. - - The Wilmington University golf team finished its 2017 fall season with a 304 in the third round at the Miami Intercollegiate, finishing 14th overall at the famed Trump National Doral Red Tiger Course on Tuesday morning.

The Wildcats’ 304 closed out a three-round score of 910, posting scores of 315-291-304.

Senior Joey Russo led the Wildcats on Tuesday with a 74 in the final round, finishing in a tie for 65th overall. He finished the tournament with rounds of 82-73-74 for a 229 (+19).

Junior Ryan Rucinski led the Wildcats for the whole tournament, shooting a 76 on Tuesday to finish in a tie for 41st overall. He finished with scores of 76-70-76 for a 222 (+12).

Freshman Enrique Valverde moved up a spot to 69th overall with a 75 on Tuesday. He finished with a three-round score of 231 after posting rounds of 81-75-75 for his 21-over par.

Senior Zac Moore rounded out the scoring for the Wildcats on Tuesday with a third round 79. He posted scores of 80-77-79 for a 236 (+26), finishing in a tie for 75th overall.

Freshman Sergio Ronchel closed out the Wildcats’ team play on the course with an 82 in the third round. He finished in a tie for 71st overall, posting scores of 78-73-82 for a 233 (+23).

Playing as an individual, Braden McKay moved up a spot on the leaderboard to finish in a tie for 77th overall, posting scores of 88-73-80 for a 241 (+31). Matthew Kettleson finished 80th overall with rounds of 81-82-84 for a 247 (+37).

The Wildcats return in the spring to play more regular season tournaments. They will fine-tune their game before heading to the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament starting on Monday, May 7.