Blanka DeMicheli carrying tennis balls
Jon Ratner

DeMicheli, Gyuro, Liu Wrap Fall Slate at ITA Patriot League Masters

October 26, 2025

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Juniors Blanka DeMicheli, Ellie Gyuro and Nancy Liu concluded fall competition at the ITA Patriot League Masters on Sunday.
 
In singles, Gyuro and Liu received byes in the round of 32 as the No. 2 and 1 seed, respectively. Gyuro highlighted BU's singles play with a trip to the finals, winning her round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal matches in straight sets. She played a close match with Lehigh's Maggie Forkner but ultimately fell, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Liu advanced to the semifinals where she battled through three sets but came up just short, ending her singles path at the tournament.  
 
In doubles, Liu and DeMicheli paired as the No. 1 seeded duo, receiving a bye to the quarterfinal round. The Terriers blanked their opponents from Loyola Maryland, 8-0, to advance to the semifinals. There, they dropped an 8-6 decision to Lehigh.
 
Full results from the weekend are available below. BU will continue fall play at the ITA Sectionals at North Carolina, where sophomore Gabriella Mikaul will compete in singles. That tournament is slated for Nov. 6-9 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
SINGLES
 
Ellie Gyuro (3-1)
(R16) def. Victoria Epps (LOYOLA) 6-2, 6-2
(QF) def. Abigail Platt (BUCKNELL) 6-2, 6-2
(SF) def. Vennmukiil Mathivanan (AWP) 7-6 (1), 6-3
(F) loss to Maggie Forkner (LEHIGH) 7-6 (5), 7-5
 
Nancy Liu (2-1)
(R16) def. Phoebe Devine (HC) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
(QF) def. Mary Bellia (NAVY) 6-4, 6-3
(SF) loss to Maggie Forkner (LEHIGH) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
 
DOUBLES
 
Liu/DeMicheli (1-1)
(QF) def. Victoria Epps/Christine Richiez (LOYOLA) 8-0
(SF) loss to Maggie Forkner/Lena Dogadalski (LEHIGH) 8-6
 
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