Feb. 20, 2010

EASTON, Pa. - The Saint Joseph's women's tennis team dropped a hard-fought, 3-2 match at Lafayette Saturday afternoon. The Hawks got singles wins from junior Maggie Mullaney and freshman Nicole Esposito.

Lafayette grabbed the first point of the match with a three-set victory.

In singles, Mullaney was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 1 singles, while Esposito was a 6-2, 6-3 winner at No. 4 singles. The Hawks had a chance to earn the win, but sophomore Laura Matz fell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, at No. 2 singles.

Saint Joseph's returns to action next Friday against Fairfield. The match is set for a 6 p.m. start at the Upper Dublin Sports Complex.

Doubles
Kristie Cavanagh & Katherine Charchalis (LAF) def. Tara Walsh & Jenna Procyk (SJU) 6-1, 3-6, 6-2

Singles
1. Maggie Mullaney (SJU) def. Rachel Rohinsku (LAF) 6-0, 6-1
2. Caitlin Gordon (LAF) def. Laura Matz (SJU) 6-2, 2-6, 7-5
3. Kelsey Grad (LAF) def. Sally Kalani Stainier (SJU) 6-0, 6-1
4. Nicole Esposito (SJU) def. Emily DeLuca (LAF) 6-2, 6-3