Hawks Down La Salle 6-1
PHILADELPHIA, PA(09/27/01) - The Saint
Joseph's University women's tennis team was
victorious over La Salle 6-1 during Thursday
afternoon's season home opener.
Juniors Lydia Thomas, the Hawks #2 singles
player,and Jill Simodejka, #4, both charged
over Explorer foes Christina Stefan 6-1, 6-0 and
Denise Chambers 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 for SJU wins.
Sophomores Pilar Glodzik and Katie Bobish
also picked up victories over their opponents
while freshman Michelle Savage nabbed a 6-2,6-2 win over La Salle's
Kristen Hess at #6. Junior Jance Hoy was downed at the #1 slot 6-1,
6-2.
The Hawks blanked the Explorers in doubles action winning all three
matches 9-7, 8-0, 8-5. This is the second year Saint Joseph's has held
La Salle to only 1 point. Last season the Hawks beat the Explorers 8-1.
SJU is now 1-1 in dual matches. The Hawks return to Finnesey courts
Saturday, September 29 when they face the Blue Hens of Delaware.
The match is set for noon.
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