Providence Tennis Defeats Fairfield, 4-3

April 18, 2006

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On Monday, April 17, the Providence College tennis team picked up their sixth win of the year with a 4-3 victory over Fairfield University. The Friars were led by senior Sara Bitetti (Norwell, Mass.) and freshmen Ashley Rissolo (Southport, Conn.), who paired up for a win at No. 1 doubles before going on to win their respective singles matches.

Providence claimed the doubles point with Bitetti and Rissolo defeating Megan Stauffer and Alexis Accomando at No. 1 (8-5) while junior Kerry Schulz (Fairfield, Conn.) and freshman Meghan Gilroy (Fairfield, Conn.) picked up an 8-4 win over Michelle Gellar and Tiffany Marsocci at No. 3.

The Friars went on to win three singles matches with Bitetti and Rissolo posting respective victories at No. 1 and No. 2 while sophomore Kate Lyons (Barrigton, R.I.) knocked off Tiffany Marsocci, 6-3, 6-4, at No. 4.

The Friars (6-11) return to action today, Tuesday, April 18, with a 3:00 p.m. match at in-state rival Rhode Island.

Singles   1. Sara Bitetti (PC) def. Megan Stauffer; 6-1, 6-3   2. Ashley Rissolo (PC) def. Alexis Accomondu; 6-3, 6-0   3. Gabriela Davila (F) def. Erin Kenaga; 6-4, 6-2   4. Kate Lyons (PC) def. Tiffany Marsocci; 6-3, 6-4   5. Christina Chacharone (F) def. Meghan Gilroy; 5-7, 6-3, 6-4   6. Courtney Price (F) def. Therese Griffin; 6-2, 6-3
Doubles   1. Bitetti/Risollo (PC) def. Stauffer/Accomondu; 8-5   2. Chacharone/Davila (F) def. Lyons/Kenaga; 8-4   3. Schulz/Gilroy (PC) def. Geller/Marsocci; 8-3

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Players Mentioned

Meghan Gilroy

Kate Lyons

Ashley Rissolo

Kerry Schulz

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