MADISON, N.J. – The William Paterson tennis team (2-5) opened the spring portion of its 2025-26 campaign with a 4-3 victory at FDU-Florham (0-2) March 25.  

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Juniors Isabella Paladino (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) and Makayla Yancey (Phoenix, Ariz./Ridgeline Academy) won 6-3 in first doubles.
• Junior Hillary Valdez (Garfield, N.J./Garfield) and sophomore Allison Stein (Hewitt, N.J./West Milford) picked up a 6-1 victory in second doubles.
• Paladino captured a 6-4, 6-1 win in first singles.
• Stein won in second singles (6-1, 6-1).
• Valdez secured a 6-0, 6-1 victory in fifth singles.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will host Stockton on Friday, March 27, for the conference opener at 4:00 p.m.

 
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