March 30, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette women's tennis team picked up a 7-0 win against La Salle on Friday at its first home meet in nearly a month.

Ansley Scudder set the standard by claiming both her sets, 6-0, against Christina Gomez in the first singles. The Leopards had no trouble following her lead. The rest of the team won at least one set without dropping a single game.

Lafayette continued to dominate the court in doubles competition. Allie Seranko and Caitlin Gordon posted an 8-1 victory. Emily DeLuca and Kristie Cavanagh paired up for an 8-2 win and Katherine Charchalis and Abby Wilkenfeld won their first match of the season, 8-0.

The Leopards host Wagner at 3 p.m. on Monday before starting the conference season on Saturday at Army.

Singles
1. Ansley Scudder def. Christina Gomez 6-0, 6-0
2. Sarah Sykes def. Courtney Babo 6-1, 6-0
3. Rachel Rohinsky def. Tonya Rice 6-0, 6-3
4. Caitlin Gordon def. Pearl Wilkens 6-0, 6-1
5. Emily DeLuca def. Jessica Acilio 6-0 6-0
6. Nancy Parker def. Taylor Silverio 6-0 6-0
Doubles
1. Allie Seranko/Caitlin Gordon def. Gomez/Babo, 8-1
2. Emily DeLuca/Kristie Cavanagh def. Rice/Wilkens, 8-2
3. Katherine Charchalis/Abby Wilkenfeld def. Acilio/Silverio, 8-0