April 16, 2008

Providence, R.I.- The women's tennis team traveled to Providence , R.I. yesterday to take on Providence College in a non-conference meet. In a very close game the Crusaders fells short losing to Providence 4-3. With the loss the Crusaders fall to 5-6 overall (1-3 Patriot League).

In singles action Kristen Meahl (Falmouth, Maine) beat out Providence 6-2, 6-4 in #1 singles. In #2 Meg Moran (Concord, N.H.) defeated her opponent 1-6, 1-4 gaining a point for Holy Cross. Ivette Konopka (Shelton, Conn.) won the third point for the Crusaders with her victory in #3 singles over Providence 6-4, 6-3. Providence took #4, 5 and 6 singles to gain three points.

In doubles Providence dominated winning all #1,2 and 3 match ups for the point.

The Crusaders take on Hartford at home, April 17 for the last game before the Patriot League Tourney. Start time is set for 3:30 p.m.

Singles
1. Meahl, HC, def. Gibson, 6-2, 6-4
2. Moran, HC, def. Rissolo, 1-6, 1-4 retired
3. Konopka, HC, def. Hawkins-Hodgson, 6-4, 6-3
4. Cusack, PC, def. Lange, 7-6, 6-1
5. Sinha, PC, def. Fitzsimmons, 6-0, 6-0
6. Lyons, PC, def. Manahan, 6-3, 6-2

Doubles
1. Gibson/Hawkins-Hodgson, PC, def. Meahl/Moran, 8-6
2. Gilroy/Cusack, PC, def. Lange-Fitzsimmons, 8-0
3. Sinha/Betzner, PC, def. Konopka/Brown, 8-4