March 10, 2008

(Hilton Head, S.C.): Clarion's Women's Tennis team lost a narrow 5-4 decision to Kutztown in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Monday, March 10th.

The Golden Eagles are now 0-2 on their Spring trip and 4-4 overall, including their 4-2 record in the Fall season.

Clarion #1 singles player Corin Rombach (Sr. Prattsburgh, N.Y.) won her second straight singles match in South Carolina by defeating Rohini Das by scores of 6-3, 5-7, 10-6.

Also winning singles matches were Kassie Leuschel (Jr. St. Mary's - Elk C.C.) and Greta Shepardson (Fr. McMurray - Peters Twp.). Leuschel defeated Kealey McCabe 3-6, 6-2, 10-8 at #5 singles, and Shepardson downed Chelsea Worth 6-0, 6-1.

In doubles Leuschel and Lisa Baumgartner defeated McCabe and Wright 8-6.

The Golden Eagles will play Bryant College on Tuesday.

Singles

Corin Rombach def. Rohini Das-KU (6-3, 5-7, 10-6)

Barbara Joerns-KU def. Lisa Baumgartner (6-0, 6-1)

Sabrina Arnavd-KU def. Brittany Bovalino (6-0, 6-0)

Kristen Struble-KU def. Devin Rombach (6-0, 7-6 - 7-5)

Kassie Leuschel def. Kealey McCabe-KU (3-6, 6-2, 10-8)

Greta Shepardson def. Chelsea Worth-KU (6-0,6-1)

Doubles:

Das/Joerns-KU def. Rombach/Rombach (8-3)

Leuschel/Baumgartner def. McCabe/Wright-KU (8-6)

Arnavd/Struble-KU def. Bovalino/Hinds (8-1)