Spiders Stun VCU Again, Clinch First Consecutive Wins Over Rams in More Than Two Decades

Thursday, April 10

Richmond, Va.

1 p.m.

University of Richmond

VCU

Spiders Stun VCU Again, Clinch First Consecutive Wins Over Rams in More Than Two Decades

04/10/2025 | Women's Tennis

Box Score Results (PDF)

RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond women's tennis team extended its winning streak to six matches with a statement 4-2 victory over crosstown rival VCU on Wednesday at the Westhampton Tennis Complex. The win marked the Spiders' first back-to-back triumphs over the Rams since the 2004-05 seasons, following last year's Atlantic 10 Championship quarterfinal win. Richmond improved to 11-6 on the year and 3-2 in Atlantic 10 Conference play while the Rams fell to 8-10 and 1-2 in conference play.

How It Happened
VCU grabbed the early lead by winning two of three doubles matches. Lara Bakhaya and Andrea Campodonico earned a dominant 6-1 win on court one, but the Rams claimed victories on courts two and three to take the opening point.

In singles, the Spiders responded with a surge. Bakhaya evened the match with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Mariam Ibrahim (VCU) on court three, followed by Claire Le Du's 6-2, 6-4 victory over Lea Malazdra (VCU) on court four to give Richmond the lead. After VCU tied things up with a win on court one, Campodonico came through with a gritty three-set win over T. Andrade Sabando (VCU) on court two.

Abby Lee sealed the match with her first collegiate clinch, outlasting Sara Alba (VCU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 on court six to secure the 4-2 win.

Richmond Women's Tennis Match Results
April 10, 2025 – Richmond, Va. (Westhampton Tennis Complex)

Richmond 4, VCU 2

Doubles Competition

Bakhaya/Campodonico (RIC) def. Andrade Sabando/Ibrahim (VCU) 6-1
Malazdra/Thorne (VCU) def. Barbulescu/Novak (RIC) 6-4
Karlova/Magallanes (VCU) def. Le Du/O'Neil (RIC) 7-5
Order of Finish – Doubles: 1, 2, 3

Singles Competition

Thorne (VCU) def. Barbulescu (RIC) 7-6 (5), 6-4
Campodonico (RIC) def. Andrade Sabando (VCU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
Bakhaya (RIC) def. Ibrahim (VCU) 7-5, 6-1
Le Du (RIC) def. Malazdra (VCU) 6-2, 6-4
Novak (RIC) vs. Karlova (VCU) 6-2, 4-6, 2-4, unfinished
Lee (RIC) def. Alba (VCU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Order of Finish – Singles: 3, 4, 1, 2, 6

Up Next
The Spiders will continue their stretch with a road trip to Hampton on April 12 at 11 a.m. before returning home to host Davidson on April 13 at 11 a.m. at the Westhampton Tennis Complex.