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Bulldogs sweep in NEC weekend play

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's tennis team had a perfect weekend, going 2-0 in Northeast Conference play after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 4-3, on Saturday and Sacred Heart, 5-2, on Sunday

Vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

In a rematch of last year's title match, the Bulldogs (3-12, 2-1 NEC) faced the Knights (7-7, 3-1) on Saturday, edging them out, 4-3. FDU won the doubles point, capturing wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, while Bryant won by default at No. 3 doubles.

The Bulldogs outscored the Knights in singles play, earning points at No. 2, 3, 4 and 6 singles, including Bryant's win by default at No. 6 singles. Junior Linnea Sjoberg (Stockholm, Sweden) defeated Tatiana Eftenoiu, 7-5, 6-4, at two. Classmate Ashanti Campfield (Stratford, Conn.) took down Marta Ruszczynska in three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, at No. 3 singles, while doubles' partner Nina Luiggi (Nottingham, England) was triumphant at No. 4 singles, moving by Liza Renchenko, 6-1, 6-4.

"It was a great job by the team to tough out a win against FDU on windy day," said head coach Barbara Cilli.

Vs. Sacred Heart

The Bulldogs (4-12, 3-1 NEC) moved to 3-1 against NEC opponents this season after defeating the Pioneers (3-13, 1-4), 5-2, on Sunday.

The Black and Gold swept the doubles point, taking a 1-0 edge into singles play. The duo of Marion Bouillin (San Diego, Calif.) and Ryan Brown (Austin, Texas) won at No. 1 doubles. Campfield and Luiggi paired up to win at No. 2 doubles, while Stefanie Arroyo (Gurabo, Puerto Rico) and Sjoberg were victorious at No. 3 doubles.

Boullin was also successful in singles play, defeating Brianne Lauria in three games, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Campfield moved to 3-1 on the weekend after winning at No. 2 singles, 6-4, 6-3, while Arroyo was successful at No. 4 singles, 6-0, 6-3. Brown finalized the Bulldogs' 5-2 victory after taking down Claudia Ruiz, 7-5, 6-3, at No. 5 singles.

The Bulldogs wrap up regular-season play on Friday, April 14, when they travel to face Wagner at 2 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Stefanie Arroyo

Stefanie Arroyo

5' 3"
Junior
Marion Bouillin

Marion Bouillin

5' 8"
Senior
Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

5' 9"
Senior
Ashanti Campfield

Ashanti Campfield

5' 7"
Junior
Nina Luiggi

Nina Luiggi

5' 3"
Junior
Linnea Sjoberg

Linnea Sjoberg

6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Stefanie Arroyo

Stefanie Arroyo

5' 3"
Junior
Marion Bouillin

Marion Bouillin

5' 8"
Senior
Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

5' 9"
Senior
Ashanti Campfield

Ashanti Campfield

5' 7"
Junior
Nina Luiggi

Nina Luiggi

5' 3"
Junior
Linnea Sjoberg

Linnea Sjoberg

6' 1"
Junior