Bryant Claims Fourth Straight Northeast-10
Women's Tennis Championship

Easton, MA - Bryant University won its fourth straight Northeast-10 Women's Tennis Championship, defeating top-seed Saint Michael's College, 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Stonehill College tennis courts.

The Purple Knights took an early 2-1 lead over the Bulldogs after winning two out of the three double matches to open play. Lindsay Horne and Cara Bednar picked up the win at No. 2 doubles, while teammates Jackie Smullen and Liz Clemente were victorious at No. 3 doubles.

In singles play Bryant's Sacha Solomon won at No. 1 singles in straight sets (6-0, 6-2) as well as Michelle Burke (No. 3, 6-1, 6-0) and Kristen Swanson (No. 4, 6-2, 6-1).  At number 5 singles, Lauren Mullen came back from a 3-6 first set loss to defeat Saint Michael's Megan Conway in the final two sets 6-1, 6-1 to clinch the victory for Bryant.

The Bulldogs will earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament May 3-5




Singles Results

1. Sacha Solomon (BRY) def. Cara Bednar (STM), 6-0, 6-2
2. Annette Jervasi (BRY) vs. Lindsay Horne (STM), DNF (4-6, 6-4, 2-2)
3. Michelle Burke (BRY) def. Caile Burns (STM), 6-1, 6-0
4. Kristen Swanson (BRY) def. Liz Clemente (STM), 6-2, 6-1
5. Lauren Mullen (BRY) def. Megan Conway (STM), 3-6, 6-1, 6-1
6. Jackie Smullen (STM) def. Heather Fedesco (BRY), 6-2, 6-3

Doubles Results

1. Solomon / Jervasi (BRY) def. Burns/Conway (STM), 8-5
2. Horne/Bednar (STM) def. Burke / Mullen (BRY), 8-6
3. Smullen/Clemente (STM) def. Swanson / Shea Crosby (BRY), 8-4

Final Score: Bryant 5, Saint Michael's 3