Sept. 10, 2002

EASTON, Pa. (www.lafayette.edu) - Lafayette won eight out of nine matches on its way to an 8-1 season-opening victory over St. Joseph's on Wednesday afternoon at Sullivan Courts.

Freshman Chez Saricas posted scores of 6-0, 6-2 at No. 2 singles and junior Monika Serrano won, 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 3 spot. Lily Fardshisheh, Susan King and Jessica Abel also added singles wins for the Leopards.

Co-captains Fardshisheh and Shannon Rowe teamed for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles, while Katie Gibbons and Stephanie Rosman also came away with an 8-1 victory at No. 3 doubles for the Leopards.

Lafayette (1-0) travels to Franklin & Marshall on Thursday for a 4 p.m. match that will also include a match between the schools' men's teams.

Results:

Singles:
1. Lydia Thomas (SJU) def. Shannon Rowe (LC), 7-5, 6-3.
2. Chez Saricas (LC) def. Pilar Glodzik (SJU), 6-0, 6-2.
3. Monika Serrano (LC) def. Jill Simodejka (SJU), 6-1, 6-0.
4. Lily Fardshisheh (LC) def. Katie Bobish (SJU), 6-2, 3-6 (8).
5. Susan King (LC) def. Michelle Savage (SJU), 6-0, 6-4.
6. Jessica Abel (LC) def. Nicole Morrison (SJU), 6-7 (6), 6-2.

Doubles:
1. Rowe/Fardshisheh (LC) def. Thomas/Bobish (SJU), 8-1.
2. Saricas/Serrano (LC) def. Glodzik/Morrison (SJU), 8-1.
3. Katie Gibbons/Stephanie Rosman (LC) def. Simodejka/Kathy Fromuth (SJU), 8-1.