March 7, 2008

Women's Tennis Drops Match to Akron, 4-2

    Boardman - The women's tennis team lost to the University of Akron, 4-2, on Friday afternoon at the Boardman Tennis Center. The Penguins picked up two wins at singles, but did not play doubles due to inclement weather conditions.

    Senior Emily Thayer and freshman Hannah Patten each won their singles matches. Thayer defeated Lindsey Berry 6-2, 6-2 in the No. 4 spot. Patten extended her match to three sets winning 6-4, 1-6, 6-0 at No. 6. Anna Volvoka and Tanisha Welch also played to three sets, but could not secure the wins. Volkova fell 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to Tanyaradzwa Gombera while Welch lost 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 to Amy Sherlock.

     The women's tennis team will next travel to Hutchinson, Fl. for its spring break matches. The Penguins will first face nationally ranked No. 8 Nova Southeastern University on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.