March 31, 2003

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (www.lafayette.edu) - The Lafayette women's tennis team defeated Rider, 7-0, in non-conference action on Monday afternoon.

Chez Saricas improved her singles record to 11-1 with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Amanda Doetsch at No. 1 singles. Monika Serrano found singles success for the 10th time this season, beating Dana Previti, 6-0, 6-0 in the fourth spot.

Lily Fardshisheh, Shannon Rowe, Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung and Ali Kelley also won singles matches for the Leopards.

Susan King and Stephanie Rosman teamed together for the first time this season to capture the No. 3 doubles with an 8-3 decision over Carolina Duval and Stefanie Petrasko.

Lafayette (9-2) hosts St. Peter's on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Sullivan Courts.

Singles:
1. Chez Saricas (L) def. Amanda Doetsch, 6-3, 6-2.
2. Lily Fardshisheh (L) def. Meredith Dossin, 8-2.
3. Shannon Rowe (L) def. Carolina Duval, 10-1.
4. Monika Serrano (L) def. Dana Previti, 6-0, 6-0.
5. Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung (L) def. J. Logan Kapinus, 8-1.
6. Ali Kelley (L) def. Stefanie Petrasko, 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles:
1. Fardshisheh/Rowe (L) def. Doetsch/Dossin, 9-8 (4).
2. Serrano/Kelley (L) def. Previti/Kapinus, 8-3.
3. Susan King/Stephanie Rosman (L) def. Duval/Petrasko, 8-3.