CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion women's tennis team picked up an exciting tiebreaker victory at the No. 1 doubles spot, but the Golden Eagles ultimately fell to Slippery Rock by a score of 8-1 at Campbell Courts on Wednesday.  With the loss Clarion falls to 4-10 overall and 0-6 in PSAC competition.
 
The highlight of the day came at the No. 1 doubles spot, where Alivia Arnold and Maria Snyder combined for a thrilling tiebreaker victory over The Rock's top doubles pair.  The match with Carla Corrachano and Tiffany Kollah was a tight one, with the two duos tying up at 8-8 after 16 games of action.  The tiebreaker between the teams was just as close, with Arnold and Snyder pulling out a 7-5 score there to claim the 9-8 (5) decision.
 
Slippery Rock controlled the rest of the match, claiming all six singles matches on the court.  The closest effort came in No. 6 singles, where Michelle Petrilla battled Allie Welch but ultimately lost 6-2, 6-2.
 
Slippery Rock vs Clarion
Apr 20, 2016 at Clarion, Pa.
(Campbell Courts)
 
Slippery Rock 8, Clarion 1
 
Singles competition
1. Carla Corrachano (SRU) def. Alivia Arnold (CLARION) 6-2, 6-0
2. Nina Barbano (SRU) def. Maria Snyder (CLARION) 6-2, 6-1
3. Tiffany Kollah (SRU) def. Sarah Robbins (CLARION) 6-0, 6-0
4. Amanda Bruscemi (SRU) def. Jessica Kennelly (CLARION) 6-1, 6-0
5. Stephanie Fortier (SRU) def. Vinisha Reddy (CLARION) 6-0, 6-0
6. Allie Welch (SRU) def. Michelle Petrilla (CLARION) 6-2, 6-2
 
Doubles competition
1. Alivia Arnold/Maria Snyder (CLARION) def. Carla Corrachano/Tiffany Kollah (SRU) 9-8 (7-5)
2. Nina Barbano/Amanda Bruscemi (SRU) def. Sarah Robbins/Jessica Kennelly (CLARION) 8-1
3. Stephanie Fortier/Kylee Woodman (SRU) def. Michelle Petrilla/Allison Probst (CLARION) 8-1