Rochester, NY – The Brockport women's tennis team concluded its 2026 season on Tuesday, October 13th, falling to No. 4 seeded Nazareth University, 4-1, in the opening round of the Empire 8 Women's Tennis Championship. The Golden Eagles finish the year with a 6-6 overall record after earning the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament.

Match Recap: Nazareth opened the afternoon by securing the doubles point, taking all three matches. At first doubles, Cara Vasile and Leah Banes fell 6-2, while Mackenzie King and Samantha Basovsky dropped their second doubles matchup 6-0. At third doubles, Gianna Masker and Kathleen Rogers battled before falling 6-3.

In singles competition, the Golden Flyers continued their momentum, securing victories at the No. 1 through No. 4 positions to clinch the match. Brockport's Gianna Masker and Katie Tabor were leading their respective matches when play concluded. Masker held a 7-5, 6-0 advantage at fifth singles, while Tabor led 6-2, 6-1 at sixth singles.

Season Recap: Despite Tuesday's postseason defeat, the Golden Eagles put together one of their strongest seasons in recent program history. Brockport finished the regular season with a 6-5 overall record and a 4-4 mark in Empire 8 competition, earning its second Empire 8 Tournament appearance in three seasons.

The Golden Eagles recorded their highest overall win total since 2015, while their four conference victories also marked the program's most since that season. Brockport closed out the regular season with back-to-back victories over Utica University (6-1) and Russell Sage College (7-0), securing its place in the conference tournament.

Throughout the season, Katie Tabor and Gianna Masker led the way in singles competition, finishing the regular season with impressive 9-1 and 8-2 records, respectively. Mackenzie King and Samantha Basovsky also provided consistent performances in doubles play, posting a 7-3 record at the No. 2 position.

The Golden Eagles conclude their 2026 campaign with a postseason appearance and significant strides forward for the program, establishing a strong foundation for continued success in the seasons ahead.