Match Results

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Saint Joseph's women's tennis team opened up its Spring Break road swing on Tuesday, falling at Duquesne, 7-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Dukes jumped out to the early lead with a pair of wins in doubles play.  Anna Kirk and Stow Weiss were ahead, 4-3, in the second flight when play was halted after the hosts clinched the point.

• Duquesne clinched the match victory with wins in the top three doubles flights.  Weiss and Amanda Nava both battled from a set down to force third sets in the second and first flights, respectively, but the Dukes came away with the crucial victories.

HAWK TALK
"A well-fought match with definite improvements from our young squad," head coach Ian Crookenden said.  "Excellent singles matches from Amanda and Stow, plus a solid showing from Ireland [Amato] and Alex [Kramer].  Despite the lopsided score, team-wise it was a tough battle on the Dukes' home courts."

UP NEXT
The Hawks head south for a battle with Atlantic 10 foe Davidson on Thursday.