Tennis Defeated At Sacred Heart, 4-3

April 10, 2006

FAIRFIELD, CONN. - The Providence College tennis team was defeated, 4-3, at Sacred Heart on Sunday, April 9. The Friars were led by senior Sara Bitetti (Norwell, Mass.), who completed a come-from-behind victory at No. 2 singles, after teaming with junior Jennifer Daigle (East Greenbush, N.Y.) for a win at No. 1 doubles.

In doubles, Bitetti and Daigle defeated Lauren Galatie and Pam Pillo, 8-5, and No. 1. At No. 2, junior Kerry Schulz (Fairfield, Conn.) and sophomore Kate Lyons (Barrington, R.I.) were defeated, 8-4, by Laura Murillo and Nicole Betz. Finally, at No. 3, freshmen Ashley Rissolo (Southport, Conn.) and Meghan Gilroy (Fairfield, Conn.) fell to Jessica Schnell and Mandy Finkelstein by a score of 8-5.

In singles play, Bitetti pulled off a win at No. 2 singles after losing her first set. Lyons and Gilroy earned the Friars' other two points after posting straight-set victories at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively.

The Friars (5-10) return to action on Tuesday, April 11, when they travel to Storrs, Conn. for a 3:00 p.m. match against the UConn Huskies.

Singles   1. Laura Galatie (SH) def. Jennifer Daigle; 6-1, 6-4   2. Sara Bitetti (PC) def. Pam Pillo; 6-7, 6-1, 6-4   3. Laura Murillo (SH) def. Ashley Rissolo; 6-4, 6-2   4. Jessica Schnell (SH) def. Erin Kenaga; 4-6, 1-6   5. Kate Lyons (PC) def. Nicole Betz;; 6-4, 7-5   6. Meghan Gilroy (PC) def. Lissa Von Brecht; 6-2, 6-1
Doubles   1. Bitetti/Daigle (PC) def. Galatie/Pillo; 8-5   2. Murillo/Betz (SH) def. Schulz/Lyons; 8-4   3. Schnell/Finklestein (SH) def. Gilroy/Rissolo; 8-5

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Players Mentioned

Meghan Gilroy

Kate Lyons

Ashley Rissolo

Kerry Schulz

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