NEWPORT, R.I. (March 31, 2026) -- Salve Regina University women's tennis held on for a 4-3 victory over visiting Post University on Tuesday afternoon during non-league action on the Seahawk campus courts in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Seahawks won their second straight match and fourth overall as senior Sadie Rieg (Carlisle, Pa.) reeled in the clinching point with a third-set super tiebreak triumph, 10-to-6.

Tennis Match Results
Post University vs Salve Regina 03/25/2026 at Newport, R.I. (Salve Regina Tennis Courts)

Salve Regina 4, Post University 3

Singles Competition
1. Julie Merlin (POSTW25) def. Kaydin Pinto (SRU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
2. Vitalina Sokoliuk (POSTW25) def. Madigan Murphy (SRU) 6-2, 6-1
3. Sophia Padro (SRU) def. Savannah Croft (POSTW25) 6-4, 6-2
4. Sadie Rieg (SRU) def. Laura Kotala (POSTW25) 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6)
5. Sloane Nelson (SRU) def. No player (POSTW25), by forfeit
6. Cayla Dolan (SRU) def. No player (POSTW25), by forfeit

Doubles Competition
1. Julie Merlin/Savannah Croft (POSTW25) def. Anna Grace Hjerpe/Kaydin Pinto (SRU) 6-3
2. Vitalina Sokoliuk/Laura Kotala (POSTW25) def. Stephanie Davis/Cayla Dolan (SRU) 6-4
3. Sophia Padro/Rory Shultz (SRU) def. No player/No player (POSTW25), by forfeit

Match Notes:
Post University 0-14
Salve Regina 4-6
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (2,3,4,1) Official: Self-officiated T-2:53 A-45