Saint Joseph Downs Women's Tennis in Rematch

Box Score

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Mitchell College women's tennis team won all three doubles matches on Thursday evening but lost by a 6-3 final at Saint Joseph College.

The Blue Jays improved to 3-6 overall with their second win over the Mariners this season. Mitchell dropped to 0-8 overall.

The contest began with singles play, and Saint Joseph won all six matches in straight sets. The most competitive match of the day was at No. 4 singles, where junior Kelly Walsh faced off against Laura D'Angelo. The first set was close throughout, though D'Angelo battled for a 7-5 win. She then took the second set by a 6-3 margin.

The Mariners rebounded to sweep the doubles matches. Freshmen Julie Felts and Erica Fazio won for the fourth time this season at No. 1 doubles, defeating Gianna Gurga and Kameshia Cooper by an 8-4 final. Junior Ilana Papernik teamed with Walsh for an 8-0 win at No. 2 doubles while freshmen Carly Crozer and Julie Embley picked up an 8-1 victory at No. 3.

Mitchell returns to action at Johnson and Wales University on Monday, October 5 at 3:30 p.m.