EC Women’s Tennis Blanks University of Pitt-Bradford

Elmira, NY – The Elmira College Women’s Tennis team earned their second win of the season as they defeated non-conference opponent University of Pitt-Bradford. The Soaring Eagles dominated the match from the start as they won 24 of 25 possible games in the doubles matches.

Elmira had a total of five double winners on the day. Rebecca Kingman ’11 picked up two wins today as she won at first doubles 8-0 with partner Alia Pyros ’10, and then won 6-1, 6-0 at first singles. This is the second time she has been a double winner on the season. Pyros picked up a singles win at third singles by the score of 6-1, 6-1.

The duo of Alex Putney ’12 and Briana Palmiero ’12 picked up their second straight victory at second doubles as they won in decisive fashion 8-0. Putney picked up a win at second singles as well by the score of 7-5, 6-4. Palmiero also won her singles match at the fourth spot 6-1, 6-0.

Newcomers Elyse Colby ’12 and Clare Lowery ’13 picked up a win at third doubles by the score of 8-1. Colby was another double winner in today’s match. She took her match at fifth singles by the score of 7-5, 6-4. At sixth singles, fourth year player Desiree Calderella ’10 won with ease 6-0, 6-0.

Today’s win gives Elmira an overall record of 2-6. The Soaring Eagles will look to go for win number three as they take on SUNY Brockport on Tuesday, September 29th at 4 p.m. in Brockport, NY.

Elmira College 9, University of Pitt-Bradford 0
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