Siena Women's Tennis saw a tough day on Sunday at Amherst in a 4-0 defeat at the University of Massachusetts.
 
The Saints (1-7) dropped the first and third doubles pairings to fall behind a point early. 
 
Finishing first, Shelby Madeiros and Reegan Mullaney were defeated by Renata Farima and Mariana Campino 6-1 at the No. 3 doubles spot. 

Competing at the top position, Emma Boggiali and Alexa Wilson then fell to Danielle Hack and Thamonpan Jonglertraukl 6-3.
 
In singles competition, the Saints received some encouraging performances from Laia Giralt, who was slotted at the No. 2 position. 

The junior from Sant Cugat, Spain was leading sophomore Ella Faessler after winning the opening set 6-4. 

While Faessler came back to lead the second set 5-1, play was left unfinished due to the match being clinched. 
 
Giralt remained at 8-6 in singles play in 2023-2024, but the showing was a good sign in that Faessler entered with a 4-4 record this spring and had been a transfer from the College of Charleston where she was ranked No. 70 nationally. 
 
Meanwhile, Siena head tennis coach John Chiaramonte had slotted Gautier up to the singles No. 5 position in a big spot. 

While she dropped the first set 6-3, Chiaramonte felt her play was a positive.
 
"It was a hard-fought match versus a very strong team," Chiaramonte said.
 
"Laia [Giralt] stood tall against a very good opponent today.  It was great seeing Jade [Gautier] step up in the lineup at five today, playing a strong set of singles." 
 
UMass (6-4) also received victories from Hack over Wilson in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0 at the No. 1 as well as Jonglertrakul over Manuela Gomez 6-0, 6-0 from the three spot and Campino got past Madeline De Faber-Schumacher 6-1, 6-0 at singles No. 4. 
 
Next up, the Saints (1-7) will return home for a Senior Day tribute beginning at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday at Tri-City Fitness in Latham with a match set to begin at 6:15 p.m. against Le Moyne.
 
The Saints' senior class consists of Wilson, Boggiali, Madeiros and Gautier. 
 
DOUBLES
#1 Danielle Hack/Thamonpan Jonglertrakul (UM) def. Emma Boggiali/Alexa Wilson (SC) 6-3
#2 Ella Faessler/Amelia Tye (UM) vs. Laia Giralt/Manuela Gomez (SC) 5-3, DNF
#3 Renata Farima/Mariana Campino (UM) def. Shelby Madeiros/Reegan Mullaney (SC) 6-1
 
SINGLES
#1 Hack (UM) def. Wilson (SC) 6-3, 6-0
#2 Giralt (SC) vs. Faessler (UM) 6-4, 1-5, DNF
#3 Jongertrakul (UM) def. Gomez (SC) 6-0, 6-0
#4 Campino (UM) def. De Faber-Schumacher (SC) 6-1, 6-0
#5 Mariya Krasakova (UM) vs. Gautier (SC) 6-3, DNF
#6 Alexandra O'Brien (UM) vs. Madeiros (SC) 6-1, DNF