The 16th-ranked University of Mary Washington women's tennis team defeated previously unbeaten Salisbury University, 8-1, in a Capital Athletic Conference clash at the Battleground on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles improve to 10-7, while the Gulls fall to 10-1.
The Eagles led, 2-1, after doubles, as the Eagles picked up wins at two and three. UMW then won all six singles matches, four of which in straight set fashion.
The Eagles will visit St. Mary's College on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Tennis Match Results
Salisbury vs Mary Washington
Apr 07, 2010 at Fredericksburg, Va.
\#16 Mary Washington 8, Salisbury 1
Singles competition
1. Courtney Goimarac (UMW) def. Jackie Burr (SAL) 6-0, 6-0
2. Katie Schafer (UMW) def. Rachel Iosue (SAL) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
3. Michelle Meadows (UMW) def. Kelly Fahrner (SAL) 6-4, 6-0
4. Meg Lawlor (UMW) def. Jillian Poppe (SAL) 6-4, 6-1
5. Cassie Bowman (UMW) def. Angela Tenaglia (SAL) 6-2, 6-0
6. Danielle Velardi (UMW) def. Elaina Iosue (SAL) 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Jackie Burr/Jillian Poppe (SAL) def. Courtney Goimarac/Katie Schafer (UMW) 8-5
2. Meg Lawlor/Michelle Meadows (UMW) def. Kelly Fahrner/Rachel Iosue (SAL) 8-3
3. Cassie Bowman/Danielle Velardi (UMW) def. Angela Tenaglia/Elaina Iosue (SAL) 8-6
Match Notes:
Salisbury 10-1
Mary Washington 10-7; National ranking \#16