September 16, 2009

WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO URI 7-0 IN SEASON OPENER WEDNESDAY

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SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's tennis team opened its 2009-10 schedule with a 7-0 loss at home to the University of Rhode Island Wednesday at the Bryant Tennis Complex.  The Bulldogs will return to action this weekend at the ITA's in Philadelphia.

Morganne Downing fell to Kirsten Leikem in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 to Kirsten Leikem at No. 1 singles while Katie Francazio fell to Pam Emery, 6-0, 6-1 at No. 2 singles.   

Singles competition
1. Leikem (URI) def. Morganne Downing (BRYW) 6-3, 6-1
2. Emery (URI) def. Katie Francazio (BRYW) 6-0, 6-1
3. Leikem (URI) def. Valeria Couto Cuervo (BRYW) 6-3, 6-2
4. Cadigan (URI) def. Dana Tausek (BRYW) 6-0, 6-0
5. Barletta (URI) def. Irma Rodriguez (BRYW) 6-1, 6-1
6. Hoover (URI) def. Katie McCabe (BRYW) 6-0, 6-0 

Doubles competition
1. Leikem/Leikem (URI) def. Valeria Couto Cuervo/Irma Rodriguez (BRYW) 8-5
2. Cadigan/Hoover (URI) def. Katie Francazio/Morganne Downing (BRYW) 8-1
3. Emery/Barletta (URI) def. Chelsea Downing/Dana Tausek (BRYW) 8-3

Match Notes:
Rhode Island 1-0 / Bryant University 0-1