February 7, 2009

BRYANT WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO QUINNIPIAC 7-0

HAMDEN, CT - The Bryant University women's tennis team opened its spring schedule with a 7-0 loss at Quinnipiac.  The Bulldogs fell in straight-sets in singles play with newcomer Morganne Downing (Cherry Hills, CO) falling to Mary Wilson at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-2. The Bulldogs will return to action Feb. 21 hosting Providence. 

Singles.
1. Mary Wilson (QU) def. Morganne Downing (BRY), 6-1, 6-2
2. Adrienne Markison (QU) def. Katie Francazio (BRY), 6-0, 6-0
3. Natalie Duckor (QU) def. Amanda Granville (BRY), 6-1, 6-0
4. Lisanne Steinert (QU) def. Dana Tausek (BRY), 6-1, 6-1
5. Shawna Sarson (QU) def. Talia Aviani (BRY), 6-1, 6-0
6. Nicole Adams (QU) def. Katie McCabe (BRY), 6-2, 6-1

Doubles  
1.  Wilson / Markison (QU) def. Downing / Francazio (BRY), 8-0
2. Duckor / Steinert (QU) def. Valeri Couto Cuervo / Tausek (BRY), 8-4
3. Adams / Rosenberger (QU) def. Chapman/Granville (BRY), 8-0

Final Score:  Quinnipiac 7, Bryant 0
Records: Bryant 1-3, QU 1-1