March 31, 2011

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The Lafayette women's tennis team dominated at Rider on Wednesday, upending the host Broncs by a score of 6-1. The Leopards won four singles and one doubles match without allowing a single Rider point.

With its second consecutive victory, Lafayette improves to 2-3 in the spring season.

After sweeping their way to the doubles points, the Leopards were equally impressive in singles action. Allie Seranko (at No. 1 singles), Caitlin Gordon (No. 2), Lucy Bass (No. 5) and Liza Blank (No. 6) all won their matches, 6-0, 6-0. Emily DeLuca allowed just one point in a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 4 singles. Lafayette's lone blemish came at No. 3 singles when, despite winning the first set, 6-2, Katherine Charchalis was forced to retire due to injury.

The Leopards return to the court on Saturday, April 2 as Patriot League foe Navy visits College Hill for a 10:30 a.m. meeting.

Full Results

Singles
1. Seranko, Allie (LAF) def. Ashmore, Tricia (RID) 6-0, 6-0
2. Gordon, Caitlin (LAF) def. Garbaravage, Mallory (RID) 6-0, 6-0
3. White, Danielle (RID) def. Charchalis, Katherine (LAF) 2-6, 2-1, ret.
4. DeLuca, Emily (LAF) def. Leder, Kim (RID) 6-0, 6-1
5. Bass, Lucy (LAF) def. Giameo, Jaclyn (RID) 6-0, 6-0
6. Blank, Liza (LAF) def. Riccio, Paige (RID) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Seranko, Allie/Gordon, Caitlin (LAF) def. Ashmore, Tricia/Garbaravage, Mallory (RID) 8-1
2. DeLuca, Emily/Denesuk, Austin (LAF) def. White, Danielle/Leder, Kim (RID) 8-0
3. Bass, Lucy/Blank, Liza (LAF) def. Giameo, Jaclyn/Riccio, Paige (RID) 8-1