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Firebirds Fall to Frostburg State in Non-Conference Matchup
Posted: Apr 08, 2026

Firebirds Fall to Frostburg State in Non-Conference Matchup

Box Score
Team Stats
Doubles
  • Julia Ramos Bentham / Alyssa Kush def. Polina Zelentsova / Célia Bastin 6-1
  • Ximena Xu / Patricia Castejon def. Lina Benjelloun / Nadja Zmukic 6-1
  • Ella Troxell / Claudia Coombes def. No Player / No player
Singles
  • Julia Ramos Bentham def. Polina Zelentsova 6-3, 7-5
  • Ximena Xu def. Célia Bastin 7-5, 6-3
  • Patricia Castejon def. Lina Benjelloun 7-5, 6-3
  • Alyssa Kush def. Sofiia Shaparenko 6-3, 6-0
  • Nadja Zmukic def. Ella Troxell 6-2, 7-5
  • Claudia Coombes def. No Player

FROSTBURG, Md. – The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Frostburg State University in non-conference action.

The Firebirds faced an early deficit after Frostburg State claimed the doubles point, taking victories at the No. 1 and No. 2 positions.

UDC's lone point of the match came in singles play, where Nadja Zmukic delivered a strong performance at the No. 5 spot. Zmukic defeated Ella Troxell in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, to secure the Firebirds' point.

The Firebirds battled in several competitive singles matches throughout the lineup. Polina Zelentsova pushed her opponent at the No. 1 position, while Célia Bastin and Lina Benjelloun each fought through tight contests at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.

The Firebirds return home on Friday to host Queens in a conference matchup. Prior to first serve, UDC will celebrate Senior Day, honoring two members of the program for their contributions and dedication.

Doubles

1. Ramos Bentham/Kush (FSU) def. Bastin/Zelentsova 6-1
2. Castejon/Xu (FSU) def. Benjelloun/Zmukic 6-1
3. Coombes/Troxell (FSU) def. default
 
Singles
1. Julia Ramos Bentham (FSU) def. Polina Zelentsova 6-3, 7-5
2. Ximena Xu (FSU) def. Célia Bastin 7-5, 6-3
3. Patricia Castejon (FSU) def. Lina Benjelloun 7-5, 6-3
4. Alyssa Kush (FSU) def. Sofiia Shaparenko 6-3, 6-0
5. Nadja Zmukic def. Ella Troxell (FSU) 6-2, 7-5
6. Claudia Coombes (FSU) def. default
 
UDC - 1
FSU - 6
 
Order of Completion
Doubles: 3, 2*, 1
Singles: 6, 3, 2*, 1, 4, 5