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Wednesday, September 22
Smithfield, R.I.
2:30 PM

Providence College

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at
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Bryant University

Providence Tennis Drops Decision At Bryant, 5-2

9/23/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis

Sept. 23, 2010

Smithfield, R.I. -

The Providence College women's tennis team was defeated by Bryant, 5-2, yesterday at the Bryant Tennis Complex.

The Friars established an early 1-0 lead by winning the doubles point, two matches to one. Senior Ayushi Sinha (Mumbai, India) and Junior Melissa Ferry (Cumberland, R.I.) utilized their experience to earn a decisive win (8-1) in the No. 3 doubles position.

In singles play the Friars failed to build on their momentum, as they lost five of the six matches. Freshman Maria Clara Bernardez (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was the lone highlight for PC in singles play. Bernardez defeated her opponent in straight-sets at the No. 2 position. Bernardez now boasts a 2-0 singles record to go along with a 4-2 doubles record.

The Friars will now travel to West Point, N.Y. to compete in the Army Invitational (Eastern Championships). The event is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 24 and last until the end of the day on Sunday, September 26.

Bryant University 5, Providence 2

Singles

1. Claudia Hidalgo (BRYW) def. Marisela Aviles-Duron (PC), by default

2. Maria Clara Bernardez (PC) def. Lucy Bird (BRYW) 6-3, 6-1

3. Stephanie Smyers (BRYW) def. Courtney Burek (PC), by default

4. Jessica Vickers (BRYW) def. Ayushi Sinha (PC) 6-1, 6-2

5. Valeria Couto Cuervo (BRYW) def. Melissa Ferry (PC) 6-1, 6-3

6. Katie Francazio (BRYW) def. Courtney Fuller (PC) 6-4, 6-0

Doubles

1. Aviles / Bernardez (PC) def. Hidalgo / Bird (BRYW) 8-4

2. Couto Cuervo / Smyers (BRYW) def. Burek / Fuller (PC) 8-2

3. Sinha / Ferry (PC) def. Francazio / I. Rodriguez-Lockw (BRYW) 8-1

Match Notes:

Providence 1-1

Bryant University 1-1

Time:4:15 Attendance:22

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