Women's Tennis Drop Hard-Fought Match To Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio - The Saint Joseph's women's tennis put forth a strong effort, but ultimately fell at Dayton, 6-1, Friday evening.

Opening the match in doubles play, the Hawks picked up a 6-2 victory at the second flight as Anne Marie Devlin and Maureen Devlin teamed for the victory. The Flyers would pick up wins at the other two flights though to take the doubles point.

Switching to singles play, Saint Joseph's go strong efforts from all six flights, but Dayton proved to be strong opponent. Maureen Devlin earned a 6-2, 6-1 win at the second flight, but that would be the only win for the Hawks.

"Dayton had a good day, but they had to pull out their best play to beat a feisty Hawk squad that came to play," said SJU head coach Ian Crookenden. "Long matches that went mostly Dayton's way was a testimony to determination. A well fought contest."

Saint Joseph's returns to action on Saturday versus Saint Louis in a netutral match in Dayton, Ohio.

Doubles

1. Mattea Kilstofte/Marlys Bridgham (UD) def. Claire Minnoe/Alex Zachem (SJU) 7-5

2. Anne Marie Devlin/Maureen Devlin (SJU) def. Alex Townsend/Jackie Kawamoto (UD) 6-2

3. Mandy Marchant/Jade Kawamoto (UD) def. Arianne Polatnick/Robyn Ferraro (SJU) 6-1

Singles

1. Marlys Bridgham (UD) def. Claire Minnoe (SJU) 2-6, 6-3, 10-5

2. Maureen Devlin (SJU) def. Alex Townsend (UD) 6-2, 6-1

3. Mattea Kilstofte (UD) def. Kristina Eisenbrand (SJU) 6-3, 6-1

4. Jade Kawamoto (UD) def. Arianne Polatnick (SJU) 6-4, 6-4

5. Jackie Kawamoto (UD) def. Alex Zachem (SJU) 6-3, 6-1

6. Mandy Marchant (UD) def. Anne Marie Devlin (SJU) 6-2, 6-3