Hamilton, NY.  - The women's tennis team extended its winning streak to three matches by defeating Bloomsburg University 5-2 Friday afternoon.  The Raiders continue play tomorrow at 5:00 pm. vs. University of Maryland-Baltimore County at the Sanford Field House.

The squad was again led by the outstanding play of its junior captain Lauren Erikson at the number two singles spot.  Erikson won a pivotal 3-set match against a resilient Beth Fulton, 6-7, 6-4, 6-2.  Erikson's ability to battle back form the deficit epitomizes the attitude of her team.  Meanwhile, sophomore stalwart Jessica Fede improved her record to 11-2 on the season, cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 win.  Overall, Colgate captured 5 of the 6 singles matches.  

In doubles, the duo of Emily Wenink and Lindsey Suffredini faced some tough competition at number one.  A new pairing, Marissa Alikpala and Jamie Maldow, were edged out at number two.  However, Erikson and sophomore transfer Lindsey Sine emerged victorious in their third doubles contest.

Colgate Wins 5-2

SINGLES
No. 1  Marissa Alikpala (CU) def. Erin Bartsch 6-1, 6-4
No. 2  Lauren Erikson (CU) def. Beth Fulton 6-7, 6-4, 6-2
No. 3  Lindsey Suffredini (CU) def. Katie Kochera 6-2, 6-7, 6-1
No. 4  Jamie Maldow (CU) def. Miranda Campbell 6-2, 6-1
No. 5  Julie Bramante (BU) def. Lindsey Sine 6-2, 6-3
No. 6  Jessica Fede (CU) def. Larissa Bench 6-0, 6-1

DOUBLES
No. 1  Bartsch/Kochera (BU) def. Suffredini/Emily Wenink 8-2
No. 2  Fulton/Campbell (BU) def. Alikpala/Maldow 9-8
No. 3  Erikson/Sine (CU) def. Bench/Bramante 8-4

Colgate (3-2)

Hamilton, NY.  In its second match in two days, the women's tennis team fell to a tough UMBC squad, 6-1.  The team drops to an even 3-3 on the spring season.  

In doubles action, captain Lauren Erikson and sophomore Lindsey Sine remain undefeated as doubles partners by edging out opponents Kathryn Wheatley & Aimee Lim 8-6.  Erikson and Sine now stand at an impressive 5-0 together on the season.  

In singles action, freshman star Marissa Alikpala squeezed by junior Anita Pushpanathan 6-1, 6-7, 7-5.  Alikpala's powerful serve along with her fundamental footwork were instrumental in her victory.  With this hard-fought win, she improves to 9-3 on the year.

The Raiders continue competition Saturday, February 16th, at 2:00pm. against Stony Brook.

UMBC Wins 6-1

SINGLES
No. 1  Marissa Alikpala (CU) def. Anita Pushpanathan 6-1, 6-7, 7-5
No. 2  Jana Karaskova def. Lauren Erikson (CU) 6-3, 6-0
No. 3  Tia Kaasalainen def. Lindsey Suffredini (CU) 6-3, 6-0
No. 4  Lana Khvalina def. Jamie Maldow (CU) 6-2, 7-5
No. 5  Aimee Lim def. Jessica Fede (CU) 6-4, 4-6, 7-6
No. 6  Kathryn Wheatley def. Lindsey Sine (CU) 6-1, 6-2

DOUBLES
No. 1  Pushpanathan/Karaskova def. Suffredini/Emily Wenink 8-4
No. 2  Kaasalainen/Khvalina def. Alikpala/Maldow 8-1
No. 3  Erikson/Sine (CU) def. Wheatley/Lim 8-6

Colgate (3-3)