MERION STATION, Pa. – The Saint Joseph's women's tennis team fell to Fordham, 6-1, at the SJU Tennis Complex on Friday afternoon.

Amanda Nava battled back from a set down to force a third set before ultimately falling in the top flight.  Ireland Amato earned a point for the Hawks in the sixth singles flight, defeating her opponent in a walkover.

"It was a solid match against a strong opponent," head coach Ian Crookenden said.  "I am very pleased that Amanda and Stow bounced back after losing quick first sets.  Another learning experience for our youthful squad."

The Hawks are set to head to Allentown to meet Lafayette in an indoor tilt on Sunday.

RESULTS

Fordham 6, Saint Joseph's 1

Doubles
1. Maia Balce / Arina Taluyenko (FOR) def. Amanda Nava / Stow Weiss (SJU), 6-3
2. Eleni Fasoula / Nicole Li (FOR) def. Paige Conrad / Anna Kirk (SJU), 6-3
3. Madeline Hill / Alex Kramer (SJU) win via walkover
Order of Finish: 1, 2

Singles
1. Taluyenko (FOR) def. Nava (SJU), 6-0, 3-6, 6-3
2. Balce (FOR) def. Weiss (SJU), 6-1, 6-3
3. Fasoula (FOR) def. Fabiana Tort-Umpierre (SJU), 7-6 (6), 6-0
4. Genevieve Quenville (FOR) def. Kramer (SJU), 6-0, 6-0
5. Li (FOR) def. Sophia Amato (SJU), 6-3, 6-3
6. Ireland Amato (SJU) wins via walkover
Order of Finish: 4, 2, 5, 3, 1

Total
Singles: Fordham 64, Saint Joseph's 25
Doubles: Fordham 12, Saint Joseph's 6
Total: Fordham 76, Saint Joseph's 31