Feb. 11, 2012

AMBLER, Pa. - Opening a weekend of competitive conference play, the Saint Joseph's women's tennis team posted a tough battle with Duquesne late Friday night at the Upper Dublin Sports Center. The Hawks claimed the doubles point and got a win at No. 1 singles from Casey Robinson, but eventually fell to the Dukes, 5-2.

The Hawks got off on the right foot as Robinson and freshman Aurora Davis earned a tie-break win at the top doubles flight, 9-8. Sophomore Devi Jadeja and senior Laura Matz teamed at the third flight for an 8-5 win to give SJU the match's first point.

Turning to singles play, Robinson was challenged at the top flight, but prevailed in three sets, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.

Jadeja fought a hard battle at the second flight, going three sets, but eventually falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. A similar play happened at the third flight as well as Davis fought brilliantly, but eventually fell 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Unfortunately for the Hawks though, Duquesne claimed wins at the final three flights to earn the win.

Saint Joseph's returns to action tomorrow against Massachusetts.

Singles
1. Casey Robinson (SJU) def. Megan O'Sullivan (DUQ) 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
2. Vanessa Steiner (DUQ) def. Devi Jadeja (SJU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
3. Judy Li (DUQ) def. Aurora Davis (SJU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
4. Paula Gruber (DUQ) def. Laura Matz (SJU) 6-1, 6-1
5. Chandler Consonery (DUQ) def. Lauren Roy (SJU) 6-0, 6-2
6. Tara Majdalani (DUQ) def. Kelly Mulquin (SJU) 6-3, 6-3

Doubles
1. Robinson/Davis (SJU) def. Steiner/Consery (DUQ) 9-8 (5)
2. Li/O'Sullivan (DUQ) def. Mulquin/Roy (SJU) 8-0
3. Jadeja/Matz (SJU) def. Gruber/Majdalani (DUQ) 8-5

Total Games
Saint Joseph's: 62
Duquesne: 99