April 2, 2009

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - Returning to its home court, the Saint Joseph's women's tennis team took advantage of playing at Finnesey Courts, topping West Chester 7-0 Thursday afternoon. The victory improves the Hawks' record to 6-14 on the year.

Saint Joseph's took the early lead in the match as junior Jennifer Kedzierski and freshman Laura Matz teamed up for a 8-0 win at No. 1 doubles, while senior Krysta Contino and sophomore Maggie Mullaney were 8-5 wins at No. 2 doubles to give the Hawks' the doubles' point.

In singles competition, the Hawks rolled, sweeping all six singles flights. Kedzierski posted a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles, while Mullaney was a 6-2, 6-3 winner at No. 2 singles. Matz posted a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 3 singles, while freshman Sally Kalani Stainier was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 4 singles. Contino and sophomore Katy Borden were winners at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively, to earn the full seven points for the Hawks.

The loss drops West Chester top 4-7 on the year.

Saint Joseph's returns to action March 15 at home against Fordham.

Singles
1. Jennifer Kedzierski (SJU) def. Maria Kostaris (WCU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Maggie Mullaney (SJU) def. Claire Afrassiabian (WCU) 6-2, 6-3
3. Laura Matz (SJU) def. Kara Shumock (WCU) 6-2, 6-0
4. Sally Kalani Stainier (SJU) def. Teresa Grasso (WCU) 6-1, 6-0
5. Krysta Contino (SJU) def. Bridget Dougherty (WCU) 6-3, 6-1
6. Katy Borden (SJU) def. Jessica Trahey (WCU) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles
1. Kedzierski/Matz (SJU) def. Kostaris/Shumock (WCU) 8-0
2. Contino/Mullaney (SJU) def. Afrassiabian/Dougherty (WCU) 8-5
3. Grasso/Ali Melhem (WCU) def. Erin Malafronte/Courtney Scardellette (SJU) 8-6