University of Richmond
SAINT JOSEPH'S
Women's Tennis Rallies Past Saint Joseph's, 3-2
03/30/2014 | Women's Tennis
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond women's tennis team rallied past the Saint Joseph's Hawks, 3-2, in a shortened match at the Westwood Tennis Center.
“I liked the way we played today,” commented Richmond head coach Mark Wesselink. “Our mental toughness is improving and to pick up a close match in conference is great. Brittany came up big, playing at the No. 3 spot and clinching the victory.”
Playing four singles matches and one doubles match, the Spiders got on top early with a 6-4, 6-3 victory from the duo of Elizabeth Sims and Denny Lamachia.
Richmond then secured the victory after two singles victories. Anna Abadias Morales downed Kristina Eisenbrand, 6-2, 6-2, on court two, while Brittany Boys rallied for a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over Devi Jadeja on court three.
The Spiders will be back on the court Tuesday, April 1 at East Carolina at 2 p.m.
Richmond 3, Saint Joseph's 2
March 28, 2014
Westwood Tennis Center
Richmond, Va.
Doubles
Elizabeth Sims/Denny Lamachia (UR) def. Anne Marie Devlin/Arianne Polatnick (SJU) 6-4, 6-3
Singles
1. Aurora Davis (SJU) def. Melissa Kandinata (UR) 6-4, 6-1
2. Anna Abadias Morales (UR) def. Kristina Eisenbrand (SJU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Brittany Boys (UR) def. Devi Jadeja (SJU) 7-6 (5), 6-4
4. Kelly Mulquin (SJU) def. Katya Salas (UR) 7-5, 6-3
Players Mentioned
