The William Smith tennis team will be back at home as it hosts Hartwick on Saturday, March 29, in a nonconference matchup. First serve between the Herons and the Hawks is set for noon in Bristol Field House. 

William Smith (3-5) looks to rebound from a loss to No. 33 Vassar on Saturday to open conference play. Hartwick brings a 12-1 record to Geneva and will be playing its first dual match of the spring season. 

ABOUT THE HERONS

• Sophomore Mae Kellersman leads the Herons in singles play and is 3-5 in dual matches. First-year Bethany Walker is also 3-5 in dual matches and is 2-0 from the No. 4 spot. 
• Senior Natalie Haythorn is 2-5 in dual matches this season and 2-3 from the No. 1 spot. 
• Junior Haley Levine and sophomore Grace Magna are 3-3 in doubles play. The pairing of senior Julia Pida and junior Maddy Buck are 3-0 in dual matches this season. 

ABOUT THE HAWKS

• Hartwick was crowned the Empire 8 Champions this fall after defeating SUNY Geneseo 5-0 in the championship match on Oct. 19, 2024.
• Alexandra Krasinska is 8-2 from the No. 1 position and was named the Empire 8 Women's Tennis Player of the Year this fall. Samantha Lantzy is 10-1 from No. 3 and currently on a 10-match winning streak.
• Krasinska and Phoebe Olson are 9-0 in doubles from the No. 1 spot.
• At No. 2 doubles, Gianna Leggier and Ryann Ashby are 7-2.

SERIES HISTORY

• This will be the sixth meeting between William Smith and Hartwick. 
• The Herons hold a 5-0 edge in the series, including a 3-0 advantage in Geneva.
• Last time they met on April 21, 2024, William Smith defeated Hartwick 6-3. Buck, Pida, and Kellersman all won in both singles and doubles play.