Sept. 10, 2011

The Siena women's tennis team played rival Marist even in its season-opener Saturday afternoon. The Saints and Red Foxes competed against each other in the round robin Siena Fall Classic in an early test for both programs.

"We expected a tough challenge, and that's exactly what we got," head coach Andy Christodoulou said. "This tournament gave us a good measurement where we are and what we need to work on moving forward. The freshmen responded well, and they are a fantastic addition to the team."

In the A Flight singles, Siena's Jasleen Sandhu held off Joana Sun 8-5, while Erin McCarthy edged the Saints' Carly Holloway 9-7. Marist won both Flight B contests, but Siena rallied to win three of five contests at Flight C, with Cassie Braz, Brittany Filip and Elora Benfer all posting victories.

In doubles play, Marist won all four Flight A matches, while Siena held on for victories the both Flight B contests.

Singles Flight A:
Erin McCarthy def. Carly Holloway 9-7
Jasleen Sandhu def. Joana Sun 8-5

Singles Flight B:
Marielle Campbell def. Danielle Crill 8-4
Sabrina Tahir def. Jessica Macaluso 8-2

Singles Flight C:
Cassie Braz def. Joanna Macaluso 8-1
BrittanyFilip def. Kayla O'Donovan 8-4
Kristen Ackerman def. Nicole Ross 8-2
Elora Benfer def. Kayla O'Donovan 8-2
Kristen Ackerman def. Brittany Filip 8-2

Doubles Flight A:
McCarthy/Sun def. Sandhu/Ross 8-4
Campbell/Tahir def. Holloway/Macaluso 8-6
McCarthy/Sun def. Holloway/Macaluso 8-6
Campbell/Tahir def. Sandhu/Ross 8-5

Doubles Flight B:
Benfer/Filip def. O'Donovan/Ackerman 8-2
Crill/Braz def. Macaluso/Ackerman 8-2