SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Defending Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) champion Nichols posted a 9-0 victory over Western New England in the women's tennis opener for both squads Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore Anna Dyakiv and freshman Lindsay Benoit led the way by posting an 8-1 win at the number one doubles position. Dyakiv also took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at the number one singles spot. Benoit competed a successful college debut with a 6-4, 6-0 victory at the number two singles flight.

The Golden Bears came through with several close and exciting matches in the loss.

Senior Nicole DeSimone dropped a 6-3, 2-6, 1-0 (12-10) match at number three singles while senior Jess Haffner came out of the short end in a 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 (11-9) battle at the number four flight.

In doubles action, Haffner and senior Christina Barbarisi dropped a hard-fought 9-7 decision at the number two position. Senior Lori Pagliano and sophomore Kelsey Grode fell 8-6 at the third spot.

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Release Courtesy Western New England Sports Information