Women's Tennis Drops Spring Opener At Navy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Saint Joseph's women's tennis team battled a strong Navy squad on Saturday, falling 5-2 to the Mids in the Hawks' spring opener.

The Hawks' (1-0) Claire Minnoe and Alex Zachem battled Navy's Josie Rogers and Summer Ralston to break in the tops double flight, but eventually fell 7-6 (10-8). The Mids would pickup wins at the second and third flights to earn the first point of the match.

Saint Joseph's senior Kristina Eisenbrand earned a 6-2, 7-5 victory at No. 3 singles, while classmate Anne Marie Devlin posted a 6-4, 6-3 win at the sixth flight.

Navy would pick up wins at the other four singles flights for the team victory.

The Hawks return to action Friday, February 12 versus Lafayette at 7:30 p.m. at the Springton Tennis Club.

Doubles

1. Josie Rogers/Summer Ralston (Navy) def. Claire Minnoe/Alex Zachem (SJU) 7-6 (10-8)

2. Kristine Rojo/Carlee Conway (Navy) def. Kristina Eisenbrand/Sarah Contrata (SJU) 6-4

3. Catalnia Rico/Audrey Channell (Navy) def. Maureen Devlin/Anne Marie Devlin (SJU) 6-3

Singles

1. Kristine Rojo (Navy) def. Claire Minnoe (SJU) 6-4, 6-4

2. Josie Rogers (Navy) def. Maureen Devlin (SJU) 6-3, 6-3

3.Kristina Eisenbrand (SJU) def. Audrey Channell (Navy) 6-2, 7-5

4. Carlee Conway (Navy) def. Alex Zachem (SJU) 6-3, 6-1

5. Summer Ralston (Navy) def. Arianne Polatnick (SJU) 6-2, 3-6, 6-2