RED RAIDERS OVERPOWER LAFAYETTE 

Hamilton, NY (3/24) - The Red Raiders women's tennis squad was dominant in its first Patriot League matchup of the Spring season.  The women defeated Lafayette 5-2, winning all three doubles matches.  

Captain Lauren Erikson pulled out a thrilling three-set victory, after dropping the first set in a tiebreak.  Nicole Scattolini continued her winning ways with a 6-0, 6-2 scorching of Shannon Rowe at number three singles.  At number six singles, Emily Wenink lost a tough three set match where Ali Kelley's powerful serve proved to be the margin of victory.   

The Red Raiders are 1-0 in Patriot League play and resume action Sunday, April 1st against Army.

Singles

No. 1 — Lauren Erikson (CU) def. Meghan Rowe 6-7, 6-3, 6-4
No. 2 — Jen Buntman (CU) def. Lily Fardshisheh 6-4, 6-4
No. 3 — Nicole Scattolini (CU) def. Shannon Rowe 6-0, 6-2
No. 4 — Lorraine Coulter  (CU) def. Felicia Turturiello 6-3, 6-4
No. 5 — Monika Serrano (LC) def. Lindsey Suffredini 6-0, 7-6
No. 6 — Ali Kelley (LC) def. Emily Wenink 1-6, 6-3, 6-4

Doubles
No. 1 — Buntman/Coulter (CU) def. S.Rowe/Fardshisheh 8-6
No. 2 — Wenink/Suffredini (CU) def. M.Rowe/Turturiello 8-4
No. 3 — Erikson/Lisa Ongseng (CU) def. Serrano/Kelley 9-8

Colgate (5-8)