The UConn women’s pickleball team defeated the University of Maine to win the 2025 DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Campus Regional in Stamford on Tuesday. With the victory, both the men’s and women’s teams from UConn earned a place at the DUPR Nationals in April.
Intense Matches Lead to Championship Victory
The tournament featured eight colleges and 75 collegiate players, including teams from Harvard, Rutgers, and Rhode Island. UConn’s Julia Rose and Emma Lynch secured a close 22-20 victory in the women’s doubles match against Maine. However, the men’s team, featuring Brian Oppenheim and Ryan Mirrione, lost their doubles match 21-10.
With the series tied 1-1, the mixed doubles matches decided the championship. UConn won the first mixed match 21-12 and sealed the title with a dominant 21-7 performance in the final match, led by Team Captain Heather Kim.
“The competition was tough, but I’m proud to represent UConn and to help them in the finals to own the last mixed win to secure the bid to Nationals,” -( Heather Kim)
Looking Ahead to Nationals
The tournament was supported by sponsors such as Master Athletics and Diadem, along with UConn alumni volunteers. Kim emphasized the increasing talent in collegiate pickleball and the sport’s rapid growth.
“With so much talent in the collegiate pickleball scene, it’s exciting to see the sport continue to grow,
UConn played exceptionally well, and we look forward to attending Nationals in April.”-( Heather Kim)
News in Brief: UConn Women’s Pickleball
UConn won the 2025 DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Campus Regional in Stamford, securing a Nationals berth. The women’s team defeated Maine in doubles, while the men’s team lost. Two mixed doubles wins, led by Heather Kim, clinched the title. The tournament featured eight colleges and was backed by Master Athletics and Diadem.
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