April 10, 2010

BRYANT WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO NAVY 4-3 SATURDAY

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's tennis team dropped a tough 4-3 non-conference decision to visiting Navy Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Complex. 

The Bulldogs dropped the opening doubles point despite a victory by Katie Francazio and Dana Tausek at No. 3 doubles as the duo defeated Lindsay Olsen and Julie Dias 8-3.

In singles play, freshman standout Claudia Hidalgo continued her stellar play as she picked up a strong 6-3, 6-0 win over Emani Decquir.  Irma Rodriguez and Chelsea Downing also turned in solid performances with wins at No.5 and No. 6 singles respectively. 

The Bulldogs travel to Manhattan on Sunday.  

Navy 4, Bryant University 3

 Singles competition
1. Claudia Hidalgo (BRYW) def. Emani Decquir (NAVY) 6-3, 6-0
2. Brittney Boucher (NAVY) def. Valeria Couto Cuervo (BRYW) 6-1, 6-3
3. Stefanie Ton (NAVY) def. Morganne Downing (BRYW) 6-0, retired
4. Dye Das (NAVY) def. Katie Francazio (BRYW) 6-1, 6-3
5. Irma Rodriguez (BRYW) def. Natalie Houle (NAVY) 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
6. Chelsea Downing (BRYW) def. Lindsay Olsen (NAVY) 6-1, 6-3 

Doubles competition
1. Emani Decquir/Brittney Boucher (NAVY) def. Claudia Hidalgo/Valeria Couto Cuervo (BRYW)8-4
2. Dye Das/Stefanie Ton (NAVY) def. Irma Rodriguez/Chelsea Downing (BRYW) 8-2
3. Katie Francazio/Dana Tausek (BRYW) def. Lindsay Olsen/Julie Dias (NAVY) 8-3

Match Notes:
Navy 11-3
Bryant University 3-11