Women's Tennis Tops Morgan State, 4-3

BALTIMORE, Md. - The Saint Joseph's women's tennis team snapped its losing streak with a 4-3 victory at Morgan State on Saturday.

The Hawks opened the match with strong performances ain doubles with wins at all three flights. Claire Minnoe and Alex Zachem were 6-1 winners at the top flight, while Kristina Eisenbrand and Sarah Contrata were 6-3 winners at the second flight. Anne Marie Devlin and Maureen Devlin earned a default win at the third flight.

Switching to singles play, Minnoe posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory at the top flight with Eisenbrand earning a 6-3, 6-4 decision at the third flight. Anne Marie Devlin earned a default win at the sixth flight to seal the victory.

"Solid doubles and convincing performances by Claire and Kristina sealed the win," said SJU head coach Ian Crookenden. "Close match by Alex could have gone either way, but the win was secured. A much needed victory after two close losses."

The Hawks (4-9) return to action this Wednesday when they host Drexel at 1:30 p.m.

Doubles

1. Claire Minnoe / Alex Zachem (SJU) def. Kayla Price / Cierra Plummer (MS) 6-1

2. Kristina Eisenbrand / Sarah Contrata (SJU) def. Danielle Thompson / Chloe Kabamba (MS) 6-3

3. Anne Marie Devlin / Maureen Devlin (SJU) def. Morgan State (Default)

Singles

1. Claire Minnoe (SJU) def. Kayla Price (MS) 6-1, 6-0

2. Danielle Thompson (MS) def. Maureen Devlin (SJU) 7-6 (5), 6-4

3. Kristina Eisenbrand (SJU) def. Chloe Kabamba (MS) 6-3, 6-4

4. Cierra Plummer (MS) def. Alex Zachem (SJU) 3-6, 6-2, 10-8

5. Chelsi Russell (MS) def. Arianne Polatnick (SJU) 7-6 (4), 2-6, 7-5

6. Anne Marie Devlin (SJU) def. Morgan State (Default)