Feb. 22, 2009

Women's Tennis Claims Third Sweep of the Season with Win over St. Bonaventure

   Boardman, Ohio -- The women's tennis team beat St. Bonaventure to pick up its third 7-0 win of the season and its fourth win overall on Sunday morning at the Boardman Tennis Center. YSU won four singles rounds in straight sets while St. Bonaventure defaulted the No. 5 and 6 spots.

    Sarah Lynch beat Maria Barous 7-5, 6-1 at No. 1. Lauren Hankle defeated Vanessa Rumpel 6-2, 6-3 while Tanisha Welch picked up a 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3. Irena Lanc knocked-off Eileen Horgan, 6-0, 6-1. YSU won points at the 5 and 6 spots due to IPFW's lack of players.

    YSU also won at No. 1 and 2 doubles. Welch and Hankle won 8-2 at No. 1 and Cloern and Lynch picked up the 8-1 win in the second slot. IPFW also defaulted at No. 3.

    The women's tennis team will play next on Saturday at Akron. Match time is set for 2 p.m.