Match Results
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The Western New England women's tennis team blanked St. Joseph (CT) 9-0 for its third consecutive victory Friday afternoon (Sept. 30). The Golden Bears evened their record at 4-4 while the Blue Jays fell to 2-7.
Junior
Alysha Lessiuer (Hudson, NH) contributed to the win by posting a 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) win in her first start at the number three singles position.
Freshman
Val Conway (Cumberland, RI) came away with a 6-1, 6-3 victory playing at number four singles for the first time.
Junior
Aurora Thompson (Colebrook, CT) added a 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) decision in only her second match of the year at the number six singles flight.
Senior
Caitlin Hughes (Springfield, MA) dropped only one set in winning her number one singles match. She and senior
Nicole DeSimone (Feeding Hills, MA) took an 8-2 win at the top doubles flight. DeSimone also had a 6-1, 6-2 victory at the number two singles spot.
Senior
Lori Pagliano (Milford, CT) posted a 6-2, 6-4 win at the number five singles position. She and sophomore
Kelsey Grode (Fairview, PA) also won their number three doubles match.
Contact: Ken Cerino, Western New England athletic communications director (413) 782-1227
kcerino@wne.edu